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Pond dipping: how to pond dip
Learn how to safely pond dip with children, find out the equipment you’ll need and learn how to make a net.
Danielle Wesley • 08 Aug 2019
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Hazelnuts: where and when to forage
Our tips on where and when to find hazelnuts in the wild, how to prepare these tasty treats, and the woodland animals that love eating them too.
Laura Cottam • 05 Aug 2019
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Dedicate in memory: remember a loved one with trees and woodland
Dedicating a tree or woodland provides a living, growing memorial to a loved one and a poignant way of remembering them. Dedications are available in Woodland Trust woods across the UK.
James Martin • 01 Aug 2019
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Raw rosehip syrup: how to make and use
Rosehips really became popular during World War II when fresh produce was scarce. Here are our tips for finding and cooking up these surprisingly tasty fruits.
George Anderson • 31 Jul 2019
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How trees react to damage: burrs and bacterial ooze
You can’t always see how trees react to damage, but two of their responses are particularly visible: burrs and bacterial tree ooze.
Emilie Bonnevay • 29 Jul 2019
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One year on, England’s planning policy must be better enforced
Despite revised policy, development still threatens our ancient woods and trees. We're working to highlight the stronger protection and why it’s important.
Richard Barnes • 23 Jul 2019
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Common UK butterfly identification and facts
Identify some of the UK's most common butterflies, find out where to look for them, and learn more about their incredible lives.
Amy Lewis • 22 Jul 2019
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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Loch Arkaig
The latest Woodland Walks podcast explores the wilderness of Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, set among lochs and mountains and full of rare wildlife and flora.
Adam Shaw • 22 Jul 2019
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Beech tree facts: purple leaves, rippled bark and more
Beech is one of our most popular trees. Here are our tips on how to identify them, why some may look a little different and other interesting facts.
Emilie Bonnevay • 15 Jul 2019
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Osprey egg raid attempts by pine marten discovered
New footage has revealed this year’s osprey chicks survived two close shaves with a tenacious pine marten while still in their eggs.
George Anderson • 15 Jul 2019