Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

BioBlitz 2023: The results

31 August 2023
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
The results of our third BioBlitz are now in, with over 350 different species recorded across an area of the Forest in 24 hours, giving a valuable snapshot of the rich biodiversity in our woodlands.
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Growing the next generation of forest guardians

1 February 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest
This National Apprenticeship Week, Forest Ranger Phoebe shares her experience of being an apprentice and how it has helped to shape her career in the sector.
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Bespoke learning programmes in the Forest

31 January 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest
New local schools from the Redditch area are already seeing the benefit of taking learning out of the classroom and into the Forest.
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Folklore in the Forest

31 January 2023
 by 
Julie Walton-Evans, Marketing and Communications Officer
Have you ever been in the Forest and felt a sense of magic? The Forest is home to many stories, myths, and folklore, which might make you think differently about your next woodland walk.
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Frog and toad spotting in the Forest

30 January 2023
 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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Winter wildlife watch

25 January 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Wildlife in the Heart of England Forest faces challenges during the cold winter months, as food and shelter are in short supply. Different species cope with seasonal changes in different ways, and there is evidence of this around the Forest.
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Volunteering - A New Year's Resolution

4 January 2023
 by 
Jonathan Saunders, Volunteer Manager
The New Year invites us to be the best we can be, and volunteering can be a brilliant resolution to make.
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