News
A bumper year for fruit and nuts. Is it a mast year?
If you’ve been walking in the Forest recently, you may have noticed trees and hedgerows heavy with nuts and berries. What’s behind this seasonal abundance?
Environment and climate politics brings students to the Heart of England Forest
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?
Grassland conservation aided by technology
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.
The month for arboreal butterflies
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.
Celebrating our volunteers
This National Volunteers’ Week we are celebrating the amazing achievements made by volunteers during this past year.
New Chair of Trustees for the Heart of England Forest appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Acton as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Heart of England Forest.
Hedgelaying: Protecting heritage and allowing nature to flourish
Step into the great outdoors and you’re sure to find one of the UK’s most valuable habitats; the hedgerow. Extending half a million miles throughout the UK, the modest hedge is a haven for wildlife providing food, shelter, and corridors through which wildlife can travel.
