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275,000 trees planted in the last three years thanks to project

11 February 2025
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Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
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. 
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Spotlight on: Pollinators

15 July 2024
 by 
the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
With a significant decline in pollinating insects and species-rich grasslands in the UK, find out how the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ is working to enhance biodiversity by creating diverse habitats to support our native pollinators.
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Making a difference, one event at a time: Abby's journey with the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ

28 June 2024
 by 
Lauren French, Communications Assistant
Meet volunteer Abby and follow her journey from conservation enthusiast to community champion with the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.
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Environment and climate politics brings students to the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ

28 June 2024
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Dr J Gilson, Dr E Foster and Andrea Duxbury, Outdoor Learning Officer
Birmingham University’s Environment and Climate Politics course examines and explores the politics and practices of human interaction with the environment through case studies and theoretical debates. So, how did the students visit to the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ aid their learning?
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Grassland conservation aided by technology

3 June 2024
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Tim Russ, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Ranger
An unlikely pairing of robots and cattle have been used to manage the grasslands of Sheriffs Lench. Why? Find out more from ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Ranger Tim.
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The month for arboreal butterflies

3 June 2024
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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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