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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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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Can you clock a cuckoo?

29 April 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
There’s something rather uplifting about the gentle call of the cuckoo drifting across woodland, heralding the arrival of spring.
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The 'bells are calling...

1 April 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Bluebells are a sure sign that spring has arrived.
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Elm - which is wych?

1 April 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Can you tell the difference between an English and a wych elm?
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The benefits of blackthorn

1 March 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Blackthorn has perhaps the most sinister reputation in Celtic tree lore but there's a lot to be said for it's benefits.
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More space for trees

1 February 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
We have acquired two new parcels of land located at Arrow and Newnham, enabling the charity to continue to grow England’s largest new native broadleaf Forest.
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