Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

A new chapter in woodland creation

7 May 2025
 by 
Tom Davies, Director of Land Management
This year’s planting season has been a remarkable one, with more vibrant new woodland being created and another significant step taken on our journey to grow and protect a huge broadleaf forest for generations to come.
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Dropping hints!

31 May 2018
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
Spring offers the perfect opportunity to look for the tell-tale signs that woodland mammals have been wandering the Forest.
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Meet the blue sheep of the family...

1 May 2018
 by 
Heart of England Forest
We now have a flock of Blue Texel sheep, and, yes, they really ARE blue!
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Orchids - precious plants in the Forest

1 May 2018
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
Find out more about 'Mother Nature's masterpiece' and where to spot it in the Forest.
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What's in a name?

1 March 2018
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out how we designate different names to areas of the Forest.
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Coughton Park – a designated Local Wildlife Site

1 March 2018
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
Owned by The Heart of England Forest since 2012, Coughton Park is a large mainly coniferous and formerly commercial forest set within the footprint of an ancient woodland.
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The Big Tree Plant continues

31 January 2018
 by 
Heart of England Forest
In late 2016 we purchased a large swathe of land at Sheriffs Lench where, thanks to our volunteers, over 11,000 new trees have been planted so far.
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