Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Butterfly numbers hit an all-time low across the UK 

1 November 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
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? 
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The Heart of England Forest focuses on the State of Nature 2023

28 November 2023
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska, Biodiversity Manager
The State of Nature report monitors the abundance and distribution of more than 10,000 species in the UK and the British Overseas Territories with data reaching back to the 1970’s. Information published this year highlights the overall condition of nature in the UK. Sophie Leszczynska, Biodiversity Manager at the Heart of England Forest, explains more...
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Harvest mice in the Forest

28 November 2023
 by 
Sam Macvie, Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer
What do we know about Britain's smallest mouse? And why are we keen to see whereabouts they are living and breeding in the Forest? Sam Macvie, our Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer explains more.
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Isopods in the Forest

22 November 2023
 by 
Avery Hill, Assistant Biodiversity Officer
Assistant Biodiversity Officer, Avery, takes us on a journey through time to meet our 100-million-year-old minibeast: the woodlouse.
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Celebrations and mysticism of the winter solstice

22 November 2023
 by 
Ed Leszczynski, Forest Projects Manager
Ed Leszczynski, Forest Projects Manager, explores the traditions and myths that surround the winter solstice and encourages exploration of the Forest at this special time of year.
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Working in partnership to increase trees in our landscape

30 October 2023
 by 
Trees Call to Action Project team
The Heart of England Forest, together with the District Councils of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, and Wychavon, is working in collaboration to support and deliver tree planting across our local landscape and community spaces.
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Small leaved lime: A tree that shares its heart with us this National Tree Week

30 October 2023
 by 
Jonathan Saunders, Volunteer Manager
Volunteer Manager, Jonathan, explores the life cycle and journey of the small leaved lime tree here in the Forest. Discover the unique benefits this tree has for the environment, wildlife, and people.
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