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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
ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ highlights of 2022
At a time when our work creating and conserving the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ for the environment, wildlife, and people has never been more important, the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ continued to grow. As 2023 begins, Beth Brook, our Chief Executive, looks back on her top 10 highlights of 2022.
Songs of the trees
Whilst out walking do you listen to the trees? The aural landscape of the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ is sometimes missed, but the evocative sounds of the wind flowing through the different species of trees are well worth a listen.
Winter birds in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Whether they are long-term residents or just visiting, the birds in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ in winter face many challenges that come with colder weather and shorter days. Learn more and discover some of our team members’ favourite winter birds.
Public support for more action to protect and grow forests revealed as COP15 begins
The Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ has released new data indicating the overwhelming level of public support for greater action to protect our current woodland and forests and to create more to help address the biodiversity crisis.
Collecting the next generation of trees for the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
900kg of seed has been collected from the trees in our woodlands which will become the next generation of native broadleaves and important hedgerow species to help grow the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.
Gorcott Hill Wood gains title of Local Wildlife Site
The ancient semi-natural woodland at Gorcott Hill supports many rare plants and animals and makes a vital contribution to conserving biodiversity. Now an official LWS, under the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s care, the woodland will be conserved and protected for future generations.Â
