Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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Biodiversity Officer Avery, holding a survey tube with a ladybird in it, whilst hovering over an ID sheet. There is another person assisting holding the ID sheet.

BioBlitz 2025: The results

23 September 2025
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the Heart of England Forest
Our five BioBlitz took place in the Forest in Spernal Park and Morgrove Coppice from the evening of Friday 6th June to the Saturday 7th June.
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Some guelder rose at Colletts Wood in the Forest

The colourful and fragrant guelder rose

29 July 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Learn more about the colourful and fragrant guelder rose, one of the native trees growing in the Forest.
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Close up of the leaves and catkin of a black poplar tree

Dark times for the black poplar

1 July 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out more about the most endangered native timber tree in Britain.
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A sunny sculpture of two men in the garden of heroes and villains

Walk with giants in a glorious garden

31 May 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our Garden of Heroes and Villains is fast becoming one of the region’s worst kept secrets.
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close up of an oak sapling

All hail the mighty oak...

31 May 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Explore the history of the oak tree and it's importance in Britain today.
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A woodcock resting on a leafy path

The Eurasian woodcock

31 May 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out more about the Eurasian woodcock, an elusive and characterful wading bird that has been spotted in the Forest.
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Guided walk in the Forest

Get the inside track on the Forest trails

29 April 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Introducing or new monthly guided walks.
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