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British dragonflies: larvae, wings and lifecycle
Charismatic and brightly coloured dragonflies capture our imaginations every summer. Learn more about this iconic insect and which ones you can spot near woodland.
Joe Bates • 25 Jul 2018
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Wild marjoram: what is it, where to find it and how to plant it
It's a herb we sprinkle liberally on pizza and pasta. And so we'd be forgiven for thinking oregano, also known as wild marjoram, only grows around the Mediterranean. But did you know it's actually native to the UK?
Helen Keating • 10 Jul 2018
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Elephant hawk-moth: caterpillar, lifecycle and is it poisonous?
If you’ve been lucky enough to encounter a big, brightly coloured elephant hawk-moth, you’ll know you’ve seen something special. But what do elephant hawk-moth caterpillars look like, where does their name come from, and why are the adults pink?
Amy Lewis • 03 Jul 2018
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Witches' brooms: what they look like and why they form
Witches' brooms look like a dense tangled bird nest. But what are they and what causes them?
Emilie Bonnevay • 19 Jun 2018
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Pine martens: where they live, what they eat and other facts
They may look cute and cuddly, but with fierce teeth and claws and an appetite for small mammals, the elusive pine marten is anything but! Learn more about this iconic woodland species and how we're helping to secure its future.
Charlie Mellor • 14 Jun 2018
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7 extinct plants in the UK and rarest plants to save
The UK has some wonderfully diverse countryside, but some of our plant species are disappearing forever.
Laura Cottam • 25 May 2018
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Why does sap rise in spring?
Pruning deciduous trees should be avoided during spring because the sap is rising - but what does this actually mean?
Emilie Bonnevay • 19 May 2018
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Which birds migrate? Who you can spot this summer
Swallows, swifts and martins aren’t our only summer migrants – keep your eyes peeled for these species and record your sightings through Nature’s Calendar.
Charlotte Varela • 12 May 2018
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11 must-know facts about woods and forests in the UK
Woods and forests are mysterious, beautiful and fascinating places. Here are 11 amazing must-know facts about our woods and forests in the UK.
Sally Ann Smurthwaite • 19 Apr 2018
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Why are plants important? Reasons why we need them
Plants are an essential resource. We rely on them for food, water, medicine, the air we breathe, habitat and our climate.
Eleanor Clark • 17 Apr 2018