Heart of England Forest

Who we are

Where Warwickshire meets Worcestershire, we are planting and protecting a huge, new native Forest.  Perfectly placed to deliver habitat creation and restoration within the West Midlands with the creation of new native woodland, grassland, and wetland to help support nature’s recovery.

The Forest is home to rare and threatened species that rely on its diverse habitats to survive. Every tree planted, every meadow restored, and every hedgerow nurtured provides a haven for native wildlife to thrive.

From the sounds of birdsong to the stillness of the woods, the Forest provides real moments away from our hectic world. It is a space where families make memories, people share a love of the outdoors, and local communities take pride in what makes our area special.

Through our commitment to long term land protection, habitat restoration, climate resilience, and nature connectedness, we are protecting what matters most. The Forest grows stronger when we nurture it together.

Our culture and values

We take great pride in investing in our people. We were one of the first organisations to deliver the forestry apprenticeship, again as an important mechanism to address the skills gap and improve diversity within the sector.

Our amazing community of volunteers helps us with all aspects of creating and managing the Forest all year round, including tree planting, wildlife and habitat surveying, managing footpaths and assisting with our education programmes. We are proud to have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising the incredible support our volunteers give to the charity.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We are building a culture where diversity is valued, and we can all be ourselves. We still have work to do but are strongly committed to inclusive practices which demonstrate fairness, equality, and anti-racism in everything we do. We will not tolerate less favourable treatment of anyone, especially those with legally protected characteristics, and welcome applications from all sections of all communities.