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Creating and conserving a huge native broadleaf forest, protected and secured for future generations

04/11/2026

🥬 Spotted: moss, enjoying the rainy weather at Coughton Park! Photographed by Assistant Forest Ranger Jess, and identified by Biodiversity Officer Sam as thuidium tamariscinum.

A staple in the Forest and just about everywhere else here in the UK, mosses are an essential part of ecosystems as they are usually one of the first to colonise bare ground. They love moisture and retain a lot of it, making them good habitats for other organisms such as woodlice and slugs!

With so many different varieties of moss, you often need to get up close like this to be able to distinguish them based on their leaves or other features.

30/10/2026

⚠️ Last chance to apply: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager!
💷 £37,000 - £44,000 per year
⌚Full-time
📍 Based at Dorsington near Stratford-upon-Avon, with hybrid working available.

As our much-valued colleague prepares to retire, we’re looking for an exceptional person to build on their success and lead the next chapter of our corporate partnerships programme.

Interested? Find out more and apply here: https://heyor.ca/a0RSa8

Applications close Monday 2nd November.

Know someone who could be a great fit? Please share this post and help us spread the word!

29/10/2026

🍄 Fly argaric at Coughton Park, found by Jonathan Saunders, our Volunteer Coordinator! 🍄

A native not just here in the UK but all across the world, fly argaric earned its name from ibotenic acid it contains, which attracts and kills flies. It isn't just dangerous to flies though, as fly argaric is a highly toxic fungus!

You might see fly argaric out in the Forest, as it's a good sign that autumn has arrived. If you do see one, let us know!

28/10/2026

The Heart of England Forest is creating and conserving a vast, connected forest across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. By restoring woodland, grassland, and wetland, we’re helping rare and threatened species thrive and supporting nature’s recovery in the West Midlands.

And we're looking a Head of Public Engagement to help make it happen.

We're seeking someone who can bring together our volunteering, community and heritage, and outdoor learning teams to create meaningful experiences that connect people with nature, heritage and environmental action.

This is your chance to be part of something truly special, helping to grow not just the Forest, but a lasting legacy for future generations.

Interested? Find out more and apply here: https://heyor.ca/LWjnOM

Applications close Monday 2nd November.

28/10/2026

Dedicating a tree in the Forest could be your reason to get together with family, or your way remember a loved one, or simply your last minute gift solution. Our Tree Dedicators find lasting joy in theirs:

"Tagging a tree is fantastic - we love the idea and it's very easy to do. We've done 7 tag-a-trees over the last 7 years - one for each of our grandchildren and grandnieces. My children were bought trees when they were little, so these trees in the Heart of England Forest are carrying on our tradition. The whole family thinks it’s a nice thing to do... Recently we got together in the Forest, and we all had a lot of fun finding our trees. And we took a photo of each child with their tree. As a gift, it is just fabulous. Everyone you tell about it is taken aback." - Leonie, Tree Dedicator

If you'd like to learn more about Tag a Tree, click here: https://heyor.ca/zd354v

27/10/2026

🐞 A ladybird on buckthorn, captured in the Forest by Julie, our Marketing and Communications Officer!

The most common variety of UK ladybird is the 7-spot ladybird, pictured above. The bright colours on ladybirds are a warning to predators that they won't taste very good!

While red with black spots is the most recognisable look for native ladybirds, did you know the UK is also home to primarily black, orange and cream ladybirds? You might just find some of them in the Forest!

26/10/2026

Our volunteers and tree nursery team continue grading, pruning, and bundling our cell grown saplings, all nurtured from seeds we have gathered from our woodland then processed and transplanted into cell trays at our tree nursery.

Grading is a key part of nursery practice and ensures only high-quality stock is taken out to our planting site. Graded bundles allow for faster, higher-quality planting in the field.

This process ensures robust, healthy saplings that are more likely to survive, establish, and contribute to resilient future woodland. We like to give our trees extra care before planting, to make sure they flourish in their forever spot.

And with 35,000 trees to bundle, we could use some help. Join us as a volunteer: https://heyor.ca/LYdbnx

24/10/2026

🎃 Spotted: pumpkin art in the Forest! 🦇

Luckily, this isn't the work of ghosts or ghouls in the Forest; it's actually thanks to Year 5 and 6 pupils from St Mary's School! They worked in groups to create Andy Goldsworthy-inspired land art out of natural items while learning outdoors. Great work kids!

23/10/2026

Tree planting season is officially underway!

And what better way to kick things off than by coming together for a greener future! 💚

Today, MPs from across the political spectrum joined our Forest team and fantastic volunteers to get their hands dirty and mark the start of another exciting tree planting season.

From tackling climate change, to creating thriving habitats for wildlife and greener spaces for our communities, every tree planted makes a difference.

A new season. Thousands of opportunities to make a difference. One shared commitment to a greener future.

👉 Find out who joined us, why this moment matters, and how we're growing a greener future together. Read the full story: https://heyor.ca/UyLom7

Manuela Perteghella for Stratford-on-Avon , Chris Bloore for Redditch and the Villages, Nigel Huddleston MP

Address

Colletts Farm
Dorsington
CV378AU

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441789778541

Website

http://www.heartofenglandforest.org/

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