News
Two new Directors join the Heart of England Forest team
Ian Nutt and Nick Simms step into key roles to aid the charity’s commitment to creating a vast array of habitats to enable animals, plants, and people to thrive.
Behind the scenes: Our tree nursery is giving back
The tree nursery is busy preparing for the upcoming tree planting season. By growing trees on a large scale, the nursery not only supports the Forest but has the capacity to help deliver the government’s tree planting goals.
Butterfly numbers hit an all-time low across the UK
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?
Not everything hides away in the winter
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?
Fungi in the Forest
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.
Fixed point photography in the Forest
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.
Behind the scenes: Forest foray with the Warwickshire Fungus Group
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!
