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    Four examples of how UK wildlife camouflages

    Find out how animals in the UK use camouflage to hide in plain sight. In this blog, we explore four types of camouflage and why it is important for animals.

    Julia Lock  •  23 May 2022

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Avoncliff, Wiltshire

    Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Avoncliff Wood, including one of the UK's biggest biodegradable tree guard trials and the living laboratory revealing the real impact of ash dieback.

    Adam Shaw  •  17 May 2022

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    Trees and me: George Clarke

    Architect, designer and TV presenter George Clarke tells us of the childhood home that influenced his passion for housing and ecology and declares his love of working with timber - and treehouses!

    Elisabeth Crump  •  11 May 2022

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    What do moths eat? Feeding, life cycle and other facts

    Explore how some of the 2,500 species of UK moth develop and what they eat. 

    Julia Lock  •  09 May 2022

  • Blog

    Swifts, swallows and martins: easy ID guide

    When swifts, swallows and martins appear you know spring has arrived too! Find how to tell them apart and when to see them with our top identification tips.

    Fritha West  •  05 May 2022

  • Blog

    What woodland wildlife is doing in May

    From birds arriving from foreign shores to cubs and kits exploring their surroundings, here’s what’s happening in the world of woodland wildlife this month.

    Charlie Mellor  •  01 May 2022

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    Bird song identification: UK warblers

    Every spring, trees and shrubs across the land burst into a riot of song from a famously musical group of birds - the warblers. Here we get to grips with their songs and how to tell them apart by sound alone.

    Amy Lewis  •  11 Apr 2022

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    Foraging at Easter: make an Easter wreath and other home decorations

    Brighten up your home and bring spring indoors with these easy ideas for Easter decorations using wild foraged plants.

    Helen Keating  •  07 Apr 2022

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    9 outdoor Easter activities for families

    Get outdoors in the Easter holidays and enjoy our fun nature activities for kids - try nest building, go on a scavenger hunt and nibble on an Easter-themed picnic!

    Danielle Wesley  •  04 Apr 2022

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    Our top six woods to hear nightingales

    The famous song of the nightingale is one of the wonders of the natural world, but to have a chance of hearing it you'll need to know where to listen. Here we share top tips for tracking down a serenade, plus some of our woods to try for a lucky encounter.

    Amy Lewis  •  01 Apr 2022

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Marden Park, Surrey

    Join us for a tour of Marden Park to learn how woodland, veteran trees and rare chalk grassland help wildlife thrive, plus the site’s role in the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme.

    Adam Shaw  •  31 Mar 2022

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    House mouse or field mouse? A quick guide to types of mice, voles and shrews in the UK

    Are you curious about what mouse or vole you saw in your garden or out on a walk? Or did your cat bring one in and you wondered what it was? Here's a quick guide to the more common mice, voles and shrews of the UK.

    Helen Keating  •  28 Mar 2022

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    What is the difference between a newt and a lizard?

    Found a small, brown, cold-blooded animal and not sure what it might be? You're not alone! Our guide looks at the telltale signs for separating your newts from your lizards.

    Amy Lewis  •  25 Mar 2022

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    Broadleaf spring issue: unearthing our roots

    Our latest members’ mag examines the Trust's Devon origins of 50 years ago, pays homage to beloved bluebells, hails Big Climate Fightback heroes and more.

    Elisabeth Crump  •  23 Mar 2022

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    8 steps to achieving long-term mindfulness with woods and trees

    Explore some woodland activities that you can take part in to gain positive health benefits.

    Julia Lock  •  22 Mar 2022

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    When do bluebells flower?

    Mark your calendars! Find out when bluebells flower, plus more bluebell facts including where to see them, what they smell like and how they're protected.

    Lorienne Whittle  •  21 Mar 2022

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    7 blossom crafts and activities for kids

    Discover fun blossom crafts and activities to enjoy with your children this spring.

    Danielle Wesley  •  11 Mar 2022

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    Trees and me: Debra Stephenson

    Actress, impressionist and self-confessed tree-hugger Debra Stephenson tells us about her lifelong love of nature, from childhood tea parties with snails to escaping her latest villainous TV role by finding calm among the trees.

    Elisabeth Crump  •  07 Mar 2022

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Elaine Paige

    We join actress, singer and radio presenter Elaine Paige to plant trees at Hainault Forest and chat about the environment, theatre and her hopes for the future.

    Adam Shaw  •  25 Feb 2022

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    Empty bird nests: 7 to identify in the garden

    Who nested here? Learn which clues point to the previous occupants of old bird nests with our photographic guide.

    Amy Lewis  •  16 Feb 2022

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