Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Restoring wetlands together: A partnership for nature

2 February 2026
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest has embarked on a new ambitious wetland creation project in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and funded by the Environment Agency’s Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF), to create habitats to reduce the risk of flooding and support a rich variety of wildlife.
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Bluebells signal the arrival of spring

31 March 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest

A vibrant blanket of bluebells stretching across a woodland floor is a sure sign spring has arrived.

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Birds of prey thriving in the Forest

31 March 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Over the last eight years, dedicated volunteers have installed and checked on a network of nest boxes to monitor the success of our birds of prey.
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Supporting children and families during school closures

31 March 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest

With schools now closed for many children, the Heart of England Forest is looking at how we can support children and

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Why I volunteer in the Forest

28 February 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Volunteer, Bob, tells us about his personal motivation for spending a day a week volunteering with us.
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Trees fighting climate change: carbon sequestration

28 February 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
With increasing global temperatures and extreme weather events, the ecosystem services delivered by trees has never been more important.
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Signs of Spring in the Forest

28 February 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Here is our guide of signs of spring to look out for whilst you are out and about in the Forest.
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