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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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Campaigns update: local voices creating change
Thousands of people are demanding a green recovery with nature at the heart of decision-making. Find out how we're working together to make that happen.
Charlotte Jones • 09 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