News
Restoring wetlands together: A partnership for nature
The Heart of England Forest has embarked on a new ambitious wetland creation project in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and funded by the Environment Agency’s Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF), to create habitats to reduce the risk of flooding and support a rich variety of wildlife.
Be Part of Something Bigger: Volunteer with the Heart of England Forest
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.
The Forest in the fight against flooding
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.
Winter wildlife watch
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.
Braving winter in the Forest: a survival guide for the season ahead
As the days become darker and colder, our hard-working Rangers, Officers and volunteers need to prepare for the harsh elements that they will face in the coming months as they continue working towards the charity’s mission to create a 30,000 acre Forest.
Conserving the Forest in Naunton Beauchamp
Our land at Naunton Beauchamp has been an ongoing focus for the charity for the last three years, especially due to the varied habitats including a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The right tree in the right place
Planting trees is a widely recognised way of combatting climate change but is important to plant the right tree in the right place.
