Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Restoring wetlands together: A partnership for nature

2 February 2026
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
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.
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Green hay and wildflower meadow generation

1 August 2024
 by 
Julie Walton-Evans, Marketing and Communications Officer

Creating the Heart of England Forest is not just about planting trees - it is about creating, growing and enhancing a

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Veteran and ancient trees - what’s the difference?

31 July 2024
 by 
Wilf Rake, Assistant Forest Ranger
We explore the benefits that ancient and veteran trees bring to people and wildlife and discuss the difference between them.
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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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