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Cook in the woods

4 September 2026
 by 
Ellie Jones, Outdoor Learning Officer
How the Holiday Activities and Food programme is helping children enjoy healthy food, learn new skills and experience the freedom of the Forest.
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Tree planting success in the Forest

30 April 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The tree planting season has finished and we achieved our target of planting over 60,000 broadleaf trees in new areas of the Forest, thanks to the hard work of our team and volunteers.
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The health benefits of trees

30 April 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Spending time in forests and woodlands supports and improves our physical health and mental wellbeing, so there has never been a more vital time for us to take advantage of the health benefits of trees.
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Protecting plant health in the Forest

20 April 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
This National Plant Health Week, we are highlighting some of the threats to plant health in the Forest and how we’re working to create resilient woodlands.
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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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