The kaleidoscope of seasonal colours makes the Heart of England Forest Arboretum the perfect place for autumn walks.

While the main focus of the Heart of England Forest is to plant native broadleaf trees, there are many other hidden treasures waiting to be discovered, such as the daimyo oak.

With 3,900 acres already planted there’s plenty for people to enjoy right now, but our long-term goal is the creation and conservation of 30,000 acres of native woodland.

With the help of a remarkable trio of specialist volunteers, the birds of prey in the Forest are being closely monitored.

Our internship programme provides budding foresters with the skills and experience needed to forge a career within the modern forestry industry.

Once a victim to forest clearance, the wild service tree is experiencing a local renaissance thanks to our planting policy.