Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count 2024 revealed the lowest number of butterflies on record - but how does that reflect on butterfly numbers and species in the Forest? 

Winter is a time that is usually associated with cold, darkness and a lack of bug-life flying around! But did you know that there many invertebrates still active during this period?

Many species of fungi can be spotted all year round, but you will see a particularly widespread array of different mushrooms and toadstools on autumnal walks. 

Over the year, volunteers have started taking fixed point photography in set locations across the Forest. Their photographs will help record the geographical and environmental changes in the Forest over time.

Fungi are a fascinating and diverse feature of the woodlands in the Heart of England Forest. In September, the Warwickshire Fungus Group visited Alne Wood. Read on to discover what was unearthed!

Supported internships are work-based study programmes aimed at young people to help them overcome any barriers to employment they might otherwise face. Read Harrison’s story.