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Know the difference: house mouse and field mouse

by Louise Taylor, Citizen Science Project Officer on 25 July 2017

Can you tell your house mouse from your field mouse? If the answer is no then why not spend a few minutes to discover the differences between the house mouse and the field mouse.

Osprey Cam: It’s a boy!

by George Anderson, PR & Communications Officer - Scotland on 24 July 2017

The osprey chick at our Loch Arkaig Pine Forest has been weighed, measured and ringed by bird of prey experts, and is thought to be male.

Taith drwy amser yng nghoedwig Plas Power

by Rory Francis, Communications Officer - Wales on 22 July 2017

Mae Coed Cadw, ar y cyd â’r cwmni JAM Creative, sydd wedi ennill gwobrau am eu gwaith, yn dod â thechnoleg newydd i goetir hynafol gydag App cyffrous newydd, diolch i chwaraewyr y Loteri Cenedlaethol

A journey through time at Plas Power woods

by Rory Francis, Communications Officer - Wales on 22 July 2017

The Woodland Trust, in conjunction with the award winning JAM Creative, have brought new technology to ancient woodland with the launch of an exciting new app, made possible thanks to support from National Lottery Players.

Ancient trees: what they are and where you can see them

by Kylie Harrison Mellor, Citizen Science Officer on 20 July 2017

Ancient trees are our oldest, fattest and gnarliest trees. But what is ancient? And how long does it take for a tree to become ancient?

Beyond Dreghorn – Scotland’s Centenary Woods

by George Anderson, PR & Communications Officer - Scotland on 20 July 2017

Scotland’s First World War Centenary Wood is at Dreghorn near Edinburgh, but around the country there are 18 landowners committed to creating their own Centenary Woods. We are keen to hear from more.

Types of mice: a quick guide to mice, voles and shrews in the UK

by Helen Keating, Content Manager on 20 July 2017

Are you curious about what mouse you saw in your garden or out on a walk? Or did your cat bring one in and you wondered what it was.

Wildflower bouquet for Centenary Wood

by Kaye Coates, Communications Officer - Northern Ireland on 18 July 2017

Over 24,000 native saplings have been planted at Brackfield Wood, its seen an incredible transformation and celebrates an incredible cause - honouring the many victims of the First World War.

Foraging in July: nature's best summer food for foraging

by Helen Keating, Content Manager on 18 July 2017

Here are our top six wild edible plants to look out for in July with tips on what to look for and how to cook and eat them.

MPs meet to discuss need to increase protection for ancient woodland

by Lorraine Mullally, Lead Government Affairs Officer on 14 July 2017

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees is up and running again in the new Parliament, already taking action to help improve protection for this irreplaceable and precious habitat

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