Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

The Future of UK Forests

17 March 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest teams up with conservation leaders and experts to discuss the future of UK forests and all the varied forms of life that depend on them.
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Meet the team: Chief Operating Officer Steve

31 January 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Creating and conserving England’s largest new native broadleaf woodland would not be possible without our dedicated and hardworking team. We introduce you to Steve Eddy, Chief Operating Officer, and Acting Chief Executive.
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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024

31 January 2024
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
This National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we are celebrating the opportunities and value that apprenticeships bring to the Forest.
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How to identify trees in winter

18 December 2023
 by 
Fiona Brewis, Assistant Forest Ranger
Identifying trees in winter can be tricky. Assistant Forest Ranger Fiona shares her top tips to help you hone your species spotting skills.
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Connect to nature and combat the January blues

15 December 2023
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
Despite being perceived as a nation of nature lovers, the UK has been ranked the lowest in Europe for our ‘nature connectedness.’ But why does nature connectivity matter and how can it help us combat the January blues?
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Rhinos in the Forest

15 December 2023
 by 
Ed Leszczynski, Forest Projects Officer
The lesser horseshoe bat is rare in the UK and sadly declining in number, so we are delighted to have discovered them in the Forest.
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Behind the scenes: Woodland management during the winter months

15 December 2023
 by 
Melissa Dryland, Assistant Forest Ranger
Tree planting is an important job for our forestry team during the winter months. After all, woodland creation is at the heart of what we do. But it is only part of our mission. We are equally committed to conserving our wonderful Forest. Read on to find out what else we are doing this season.
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