Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest is a charitable organisation in England, focussed on the conservation and restoration of native woodland in Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
| Heart of England Forest | |
|---|---|
| Type | Forest |
| Location | Warwickshire, England |
| Nearest city | Bidford on Avon |
| Coordinates | 52.1553°N 1.8139°W |
| Area | 28 square kilometres (7,000 acres)[1] |
| Created | 2003 |
| Designer | Felix Dennis |
| Operated by | The Heart of England Forest Ltd. |
| Website | heartofenglandforest |
The Forest is located in an area that was covered by the ancient Forest of Arden before deforestation. The charity has planted more than 2 million trees, in addition to conserving ancient woodland sites. Other habitat restoration projects within the Forest include wetlands and grasslands. The woodland areas are used by local schools to educate children about forests and wildlife.
Wildlife
Species recorded in the Forest include:
References
- "2020-21 impact report" (PDF). Retrieved 23 October 2022.
External links
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