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Otters in our woods - where to find them

Did you know the clean rivers and shrubby banks of some of our woods are ideal habitat for otters? Follow our top tips for otter-spotting and find a waterside woodland near you.

Charlie Mellor  •  02 Feb 2021

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Clare Nasir

Clare Nasir, face of Channel 5 weather, chats to us about climate change, weather and loving the countryside and takes us on a tour of Lindow Common near her home in Cheshire.

Adam Shaw  •  29 Jan 2021

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Kathy Clugston

Kathy Clugston, host of Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, takes us on a walk to Belfast's Ormeau Park and chats to us about her career and playing the ukelele.

Adam Shaw  •  19 Jan 2021

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11 waterfall walks to visit in our woods

From gently tumbling streams to powerful cascades, waterfalls are mesmerising. Check out the best waterfall walks in and around our woods across the UK.

Charlie Mellor  •  15 Jan 2021

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Woodland Trust guests

We chat to staff from the Trust to find out more about their fascinating roles and woodland experiences, from wacky games to musical inspiration.

Adam Shaw  •  12 Jan 2021

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Lockdown activities for kids: ideas for winter

Keep your family active during lockdown and discover nature with these fun indoor and outdoor ideas.

Danielle Wesley  •  05 Jan 2021

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Eco-friendly ways to recycle Christmas waste

Enjoy the festivities while limiting your environmental impact with our tips on how to responsibly dispose of Christmas cards, trees, wrapping and food.

Charlie Mellor  •  24 Dec 2020

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How to identify winter trees quiz - twigs, buds and silhouettes

When deciduous trees shed their leaves in winter, identification can be tricky. But even on bare trees there are clues to look out for. Take this quiz and test your winter tree ID knowledge.

Helen Keating  •  17 Dec 2020

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Bats about trees: winter Broadleaf is out now

It’s been a shocker of a year, but our latest issue of Broadleaf brings glad tidings for Christmas: news that the nation is cheering louder than ever for trees.

Elisabeth Crump  •  15 Dec 2020

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9 fun ideas for family winter walks

Head out into the fresh air and get inspired with our ideas for winter woodland walks - enjoy spotting wildlife, scavenger hunts, winter picnics and more.

Danielle Wesley  •  14 Dec 2020