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275,000 trees planted in the last three years thanks to project
Over 275,000 trees have been planted in the West Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year project to deliver tree planting across our local landscape and community spaces.Â
Why a closer relationship with nature brings benefits for all
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 what benefits does this bring?
Birds and bats: An update on our nest boxes
Nest boxes provide important shelter for birds and bats all year round. These boxes are used for nesting, rearing young, and roosting. In 2021, we installed 40 new nest boxes in an area of the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. Since then, we have monitored many different species using them.
Growing the next generation of forest guardians
This National Apprenticeship Week, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Ranger Phoebe shares her experience of being an apprentice and how it has helped to shape her career in the sector.
Bespoke learning programmes in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
New local schools from the Redditch area are already seeing the benefit of taking learning out of the classroom and into the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.
Folklore in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Have you ever been in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ and felt a sense of magic? The ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ is home to many stories, myths, and folklore, which might make you think differently about your next woodland walk.
Volunteering - A New Year's Resolution
The New Year invites us to be the best we can be, and volunteering can be a brilliant resolution to make.
