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.
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!
Case Study: Harrison's supported internship at the Heart of England Forest
Supported internships are work-based study programmes aimed at young people to help them overcome any barriers to employment they might otherwise face. Read Harrison’s story.
Back to school: Bringing learning to life
Learning outside the classroom provides a new dynamic for teachers and students. From spaces that captivate and inspire students, to creative ways of approaching the national curriculum that are engaging and memorable, learning in the Forest has significant benefits for the pupils and teachers we work with.
Behind the scenes: Thermal Imaging aiding conservation efforts
The Redditch Ringing Group is using Thermal Imagers (TI) to gather vital data for the Forest – helping us track bird species and identify long-term trends.
BioBlitz 2024: The results
Our fourth BioBlitz took place in the Forest at our 62 acre site at Gorcott Hill this year on Friday 5th July - Saturday 6th July. Despite the challenging weather conditions we had this year a total of 209 species were recorded within 24 hours!
Autumn Equinox: Connecting your senses with nature
It is the season of woolly hats and cosy nights at home; pumpkin-picking and spiced lattes; bonfires and harvest festivals; but there is more to this time of year than you may realise.
