Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Two new Directors join the Heart of England Forest team

15 January 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
Ian Nutt and Nick Simms step into key roles to aid the charity’s commitment to creating a vast array of habitats to enable animals, plants, and people to thrive.
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The month for arboreal butterflies

3 June 2024
 by 
Sam Macvie, Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer
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.
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Celebrating our volunteers

3 June 2024
 by 
the volunteer team, Ben, Jonathan and Kelsey
This National Volunteers’ Week we are celebrating the amazing achievements made by volunteers during this past year.
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New Chair of Trustees for the Heart of England Forest appointed

13 May 2024
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
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.
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Connecting with nature

30 April 2024
 by 
Helena Cashmore, Outdoor Learning Teacher
We look at our connection to nature and how it can benefit our mental wellbeing. Helena, Outdoor Learning Teacher delves into the many years of research that has reported on the positive impact that nature has on mental health as well as sharing her very own top tips.
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Survey season: Filling in data gaps nationally, regionally, and locally

30 April 2024
 by 
Jonathan, Volunteer Manager and Sam, Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer
The incredible array of habitats found in the Heart of England Forest is helping to boost diversity for plants, animals, and fungi species. We monitor the different plants and animals with the help of volunteers. But why?
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Creating an accessible future through supported volunteering

28 March 2024
 by 
Ellie Jones, Outdoor Learning Officer
Accessing opportunities should be available to everyone, and volunteering should be no different. Ellie shares the importance of inclusivity and the work she is doing with young neurodiverse women in the Forest.
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