Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Small leaved lime: A tree that shares its heart with us this National Tree Week

29 October 2025
 by 
Jonathan Saunders, Volunteer Manager
Volunteer Manager, Jonathan, explores the life cycle and journey of the small leaved lime tree here in the Forest. Discover the unique benefits this tree has for the environment, wildlife, and people.
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Protecting trees at risk with the Millennium Seed Bank

29 November 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
As fans of wild service trees, we're delighted to be collecting seed from them for the Millennium Seed Bank at Kew.
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Winter wildlife spotting

29 November 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Winter can be a tough time for our wildlife with many species hibernating to survive the harsher elements, but it is a great time of year to spot the species that thrive in the colder months.
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Grant enables learning in the Forest

24 October 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
A grant from the Postcode Local Trust has allowed us to continue developing the Forest into a space where people can have fun, learn new things and get inspired.
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Holly tree - not just for Christmas

24 October 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Holly is not just for Christmas, it's also ne of the most benevolent and valuable trees in the Forest.
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A Forest for everyone

24 October 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
We aim to make the Forest accessible to all - people and wildlife alike.
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Purple Emperor in the Forest

15 October 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
This summer, the rare and elusive purple emperor was found in not one but three locations within the Forest.
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