News
BioBlitz 2024: The results
Our fourth BioBlitz took place in the Forest at our 62 acre site at Gorcott Hill this year on Friday 5th July - Saturday 6th July. Despite the challenging weather conditions we had this year a total of 209 species were recorded within 24 hours!
Behind the scenes: Woodland management during the winter months
Tree planting is an important job for our forestry team during the winter months. After all, woodland creation is at the heart of what we do. But it is only part of our mission. We are equally committed to conserving our wonderful Forest. Read on to find out what else we are doing this season.
The Heart of England Forest focuses on the State of Nature 2023
The State of Nature report monitors the abundance and distribution of more than 10,000 species in the UK and the British Overseas Territories with data reaching back to the 1970’s. Information published this year highlights the overall condition of nature in the UK. Sophie Leszczynska, Biodiversity Manager at the Heart of England Forest, explains more...
Harvest mice in the Forest
What do we know about Britain's smallest mouse? And why are we keen to see whereabouts they are living and breeding in the Forest? Sam Macvie, our Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer explains more.
Behind the scenes: Looking at the Forest from a different perspective
Over the last three months, 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.
Isopods in the Forest
Assistant Biodiversity Officer, Avery, takes us on a journey through time to meet our 100-million-year-old minibeast: the woodlouse.
Celebrations and mysticism of the winter solstice
Ed Leszczynski, Forest Projects Manager, explores the traditions and myths that surround the winter solstice and encourages exploration of the Forest at this special time of year.
