Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Forests are at the heart of who we are

18 March 2026
 by 
Rob MacKenzie, Professor of Atmospheric Science
What if our future depends on something we’ve always been part of but have gradually forgotten? Forests are more than landscapes or resources; they are deeply intertwined with our origins, our climate, and our survival.
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Footpaths - permission to wander? Granted!

29 July 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Summer provides the perfect opportunity to explore the network of footpaths around the Forest.
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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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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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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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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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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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