Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

A new chapter in woodland creation

7 May 2025
 by 
Tom Davies, Director of Land Management
This year’s planting season has been a remarkable one, with more vibrant new woodland being created and another significant step taken on our journey to grow and protect a huge broadleaf forest for generations to come.
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Behind the scenes: Growing the Forest one seed at a time

29 July 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
With autumn in the air, seeds, berries, and nuts are abundant in the Forest. Our fantastic volunteers have already made good headway into the collection of healthy seeds that will become the next generation of Forest trees.
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Spotlight on: Pollinators

15 July 2024
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
With a significant decline in pollinating insects and species-rich grasslands in the UK, find out how the Heart of England Forest is working to enhance biodiversity by creating diverse habitats to support our native pollinators.
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Making a difference, one event at a time: Abby's journey with the Heart of England Forest

28 June 2024
 by 
Lauren French, Communications Assistant
Meet volunteer Abby and follow her journey from conservation enthusiast to community champion with the Heart of England Forest.
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Environment and climate politics brings students to the Heart of England Forest

28 June 2024
 by 
Dr J Gilson, Dr E Foster and Andrea Duxbury, Outdoor Learning Officer
Birmingham University’s Environment and Climate Politics course examines and explores the politics and practices of human interaction with the environment through case studies and theoretical debates. So, how did the students visit to the Forest aid their learning?
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Grassland conservation aided by technology

3 June 2024
 by 
Tim Russ, Forest Ranger
An unlikely pairing of robots and cattle have been used to manage the grasslands of Sheriffs Lench. Why? Find out more from Forest Ranger Tim.
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The month for arboreal butterflies

3 June 2024
 by 
Sam Macvie, Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer
Have you ever seen an arboreal butterfly? The likelihood is yes, but how do you know when you’ve encountered one? Sam from our biodiversity team explains.
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