Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Heritage Fund Grant for new evening volunteering programme secured

4 June 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
An innovative two-year evening volunteering programme designed to make conservation volunteering more accessible for working-age adults has launched, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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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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Habitat focus: Wetlands

25 February 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Habitat focuses: The importance of wetlands and biodiversity in the Heart of England Forest
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Securing the future of the Forest

31 January 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
In order to fulfil our vision of creating a 30,000 acre Forest, land acquisition is vital.
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