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    Environmentally-friendly gardening: 10 top tips

    Work with nature to make your garden eco-friendly and cut your environmental impact. Check out our 10 easy tips that are good for wildlife and your wallet too!

    Charlie Mellor  •  16 Apr 2024

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Frodsham Woods, Cheshire

    Join us for a planting day at Frodsham Woods where a former golf course is transforming into a space for people to enjoy, to fight climate change and help wildlife thrive.

    Adam Shaw  •  28 Mar 2024

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Sheffield's tree story

    At Sheffield's Endcliffe Park, discover how nature and the city have shaped each other over the centuries and why local people are so passionate about trees.

    Adam Shaw  •  22 Feb 2024

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    Osprey migration: facts and map

    After breeding season winds up at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, our osprey family flies south for winter. But why do ospreys take this long, dangerous trip between two homes? Here’s everything you need to know about osprey migration.

    George Anderson  •  30 Aug 2023

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    Combat climate change at home: 6 UK native trees to plant in small gardens

    Small garden, big impact – here’s a list of UK native trees to help combat global warming from home, without taking up too much space.

    Becca Smith  •  07 Oct 2022

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    How do heatwaves affect wildlife?

    As the UK experiences extreme heat and drought, we take a look at the potentially catastrophic effects of heatwaves on wildlife from early fruit ripening to a false autumn.

    Fritha West  •  10 Aug 2022

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    Four examples of how UK wildlife camouflages

    Find out how animals in the UK use camouflage to hide in plain sight. In this blog, we explore four types of camouflage and why it is important for animals.

    Julia Lock  •  23 May 2022

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    What can I do about climate change?

    Climate change can feel overwhelming. But there's plenty you can do to have an impact. We've put together seven top tips for fighting back.

    Helen Keating  •  12 Nov 2021

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    Climate change: facts and actions for kids

    Our simple guide will help kids understand climate change, what’s causing it and how it’s affecting the planet. Plus, we'll share some top tips to help kids take action.

    Danielle Wesley  •  15 Oct 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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