As we celebrate our five-year anniversary of working with the Redditch Ringing Group, we reflect on the birds we have recorded, key milestones, and what it means for some of Britain's red list species.

Lumber Jills was the name given to the Women’s Timber Corps, a specialist forestry branch of the Women’s Land Army, and we at the Heart of England Forest have our own Lumber Jills who make up 29% of the forestry team.

Our biodiversity team explore the importance of deadwood in the Forest this this World Wildlife Day. This niche microhabitat has a variety of purposes for the wildlife that relays on it. Plus, we provide you with top tips on how you can create your own deadwood piles in your outdoor space to help wildlife in your area.

Shield bugs are large insects with a shape that resembles a medieval shield – hence their name. The latest State of Nature report sadly found that our predatory invertebrates have decreased by 40% in England since the 1970s. Find out more about shield bugs in the 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.

This National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we are celebrating the opportunities and value that apprenticeships bring to the Forest.