Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Among the orchard trees: A living heritage for wildlife and people

3 March 2026
 by 
Claire Craige, Biodiversity Officer (Hedgerows and Orchards)
Traditional orchards support rich wildlife, from pollinators to fungi, while preserving heritage fruit varieties. Discover more about their beauty and ecological importance.
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Floodplain meadows

27 February 2025
 by 
Emma Kersley, Biodiversity Officer (Grasslands)
Floodplain meadows are rare and important habitats. These grasslands support an amazing number of wildflower species and provide homes to many much-loved wildlife species such as birds, invertebrates, amphibians and mammals.
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Are we seeing signs of spring too soon?

12 February 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Worrying reports from across the United Kingdom state that with spring happening almost a month ahead of schedule it could be detrimental to our ecosystems. We share our insights and concerns for woodlands and future biodiversity.
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275,000 trees planted in the last three years thanks to project

11 February 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Over 275,000 trees have been planted in the West Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year project to deliver tree planting across our local landscape and community spaces. 
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Frog and toad spotting in the Forest

30 January 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Help us protect frogs and toads in the Forest by taking part in our spawn sighting survey.
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Be Part of Something Bigger: Volunteer with the Heart of England Forest

10 January 2025
 by 
Ben Toney, Head of Volunteering
The start of a new year invites us to be the best we can be. Begin 2025 by giving back to nature and yourself. Volunteering can be a brilliant way to achieve this. Ben Toney, Head of Volunteering, explains more.
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The Forest in the fight against flooding

2 January 2025
 by 
Dave Throup, Trustee
With extreme weather events and flooding on the increase, the Forest has a vital role to play in flood alleviation. Dave Throup, charity trustee and flooding expert, explains.
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