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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Beth Brook - One year on, the progress continues

6 September 2017
 by 
Heart of England Forest
To celebrate the end of her first year in charge at the Heart of England Forest, we caught up with our Chief Executive Officer.
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Beautiful Butterflies

5 July 2017
 by 
Mike Slater
Warwickshire's butterfly expert, Mike Slater, reports on butterflies to look out for in the Forest.
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The riches of ragwort

7 June 2017
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
Often unfairly maligned, ragwort is nevertheless a valuable wildflower, providing a home and a source of food to no less than 77 insect species.
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A walk on the wild side

4 May 2017
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our Haydon Way walk is the best time to see wildflowers in full bloom during May.
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Coughton Fields Farm - purchase to planted!

21 March 2017
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out what was involved in purchasing and developing this brand new area of Forest.
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