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Autumn leaf identification quiz: can you identify these 10 trees?
Test your tree knowledge. As autumn sets in, many of the trees around us change colour, but do you know what they are?
Helen Keating • 21 Sep 2020
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When do hedgehogs hibernate? And other animals that hibernate
As temperatures start to fall, wildlife turns its attentions to surviving the winter. But where do hedgehogs and other species go in the worst weather?
Charlie Mellor • 18 Sep 2020
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Broadleaf's autumn issue is out now
Our autumn members’ magazine explores trees' role in meeting our ambitious carbon net zero target, the secret lives of tawny owls plus more news and views.
Elisabeth Crump • 17 Sep 2020
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When to pick sloes and how to make sloe gin
It's traditional to make sloe gin in autumn, ready for the coming winter. Here's an easy and delicious recipe for you to try, with our top sloe picking tips. It takes a couple of months to mature, so if you make it soon it'll be ready by Christmas.
Helen Keating • 15 Sep 2020
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Where have my garden birds gone?
Why do birds stop using feeders and disappear from gardens when the breeding season finishes? Where do they go, and what are they getting up to?
Amy Lewis • 11 Sep 2020
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Common symptoms of tree pests and diseases
Trees can suffer from pests and diseases at any time, here we explain the most common reasons why your tree could be struggling to thrive and what symptoms to look out for.
Matt Elliot • 18 Aug 2020
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The UK's extinct animals: can we bring them back?
Could lynx, wolves and bears roam the UK's woodland once more? Find out if these extinct species could ever return.
Sally Bavin • 12 Aug 2020
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Why walking in woods is good for you
It’s time to swap the gym – or sofa – for woodland walks. Here are five benefits for your health and wellbeing, plus tips on what to wear and things to do.
Charlie Mellor • 05 Aug 2020
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Summer holidays: outdoor activities for kids
Get outdoors and get active this summer with fun ideas you can do close to home - wildlife watching, scavenger hunts, blackberry picking and more!
Danielle Wesley • 30 Jul 2020
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Rainforests in the UK: where to find them
The rainforest in the UK is part of a globally rare and threatened habitat. Discover why it's important, where to find it and how you can help.
Alastair Hotchkiss • 29 Jul 2020
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Tackling climate change with the right trees in the right place
Trees can tackle climate change and absorb carbon, but what those trees are and how they are managed is key.
Karen Hornigold • 27 Jul 2020
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How to attract birds to your garden
Find out how to attract a range of different bird species to your garden with our top tips.
Hannah Vickers • 22 Jul 2020
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Why are native woods important for biodiversity?
Native woods and trees support an incredible diversity of life. Find out why protecting and creating native woodland is the best way to recover nature and secure the future of our woodland species.
Karen Hornigold • 21 Jul 2020
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Protected trees: how to know which trees are protected
Our guide explains the different methods of protection, how to check what’s already in place and what you can do to protect trees that are important to you.
Nicole Hillier • 17 Jul 2020
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Summer tree identification: can you name these nine trees?
Which trees do you recognise? Test your knowledge and see if you can get top marks!
Helen Keating • 13 Jul 2020
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Foxglove and other poisonous plants
A quick guide to five of the most poisonous plants you may encounter on a countryside walk in the UK. Learn how to recognise them and get fascinating facts on their toxicity.
Helen Keating • 01 Jul 2020
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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Clive Anderson
In another special lockdown episode, Clive Anderson - broadcaster, comedy writer and Woodland Trust president - gives us a tour of his North London garden.
Adam Shaw • 29 Jun 2020
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How to attract wildlife to your garden: 5 top tips
Try our top tips on how to make your garden a haven for wildlife and you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature knowing that you’re making a difference.
Charlie Mellor • 26 Jun 2020
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Broadleaf's summer issue is out now
At a time of crisis for woods and people alike, our latest members’ magazine takes a hopeful look at how we can help trees in need, and what they do for us.
Kit Buchan • 19 Jun 2020
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10 more weird and wacky woodland wildlife wonders
We've compiled a top ten list of wacky but wonderful wildlife to show that nature’s little secrets are continuing to amaze.
Andy Bond • 17 Jun 2020