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  • Blog

    What’s the difference between a wood and a forest?

    If you aren't sure how to tell the wood from the trees, let us explain the difference between a wood and a forest and why they're both so important.

    Charlotte Varela  •  18 Dec 2024

  • Blog

    7 reasons to gift a tree

    Want to give something unique and meaningful to your loved ones while keeping costs low? Trees are the perfect gift, whether you pick out a perfect sapling to plant, or dedicate a tree in a woodland close to their heart. 

    Annabel Kemp  •  01 Oct 2024

  • Blog

    6 fast growing trees for your garden

    Looking for screening, privacy or just want to green up your garden quickly? Check out our recommendations for a fast growing native tree to suit your space.

    Charlie Mellor  •  20 Sep 2024

  • Blog

    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

  • Blog

    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

  • Blog

    Broadleaf spring issue: a burst of new life

    After a soggy start to spring, the world is at last alive with birdsong, bright yellow daffodils and the first flurry of puff-white blossom. Bring on the bluebells!

    Elisabeth Crump  •  11 Mar 2024

  • Blog

    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

  • Blog

    How invasive non-native species threaten our woods

    Invasive species impact our environment and wildlife, are costly to the economy, and can even pose a risk to our health. Find out what you can do to help.

    Sally Bavin  •  05 Oct 2023

  • Blog

    Best native hedge plants: choose the right hedges

    Autumn and winter are the best times to plant a hedge. To get you started, here are our top 10 recommendations for the best native hedge plants and the amazing benefits they'll bring.

    Helen Keating  •  23 May 2023

  • Blog

    10 best trees to attract birds and other wildlife

    Native trees offer birds and other animals vital food and shelter all year round. Boost biodiversity with our top 10 trees suited to small gardens and larger spaces.

    Charlie Mellor  •  02 May 2023

  • Blog

    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

  • Blog

    How we take care of ancient and veteran trees

    Protecting ancient trees is one of our top priorities. Discover how we design and manage our woods around them and how you can help.

    Naomi Tilley  •  26 Sep 2022

  • Blog

    What is a Root Protection Area and what does it mean?

    Healthy and adequate rooting space is essential for trees to thrive. How does a root protection area help, how is it calculated and who needs to use it?

    Emma Gilmartin  •  06 Apr 2021

  • Blog

    How and when to plant fruit trees

    Find out how to choose the best fruit tree for you and your garden, when and where to plant them and the benefits they bring for wildlife.

    Helen Keating  •  05 Nov 2020

  • Blog

    Autumn trees for your garden: best native trees for seasonal colour

    Our guide to the best UK native trees to plant in your garden for a splash of seasonal colour, from fiery foliage to bright, bold berries.

    Helen Keating  •  19 Oct 2020

  • Blog

    Common symptoms of tree pests and diseases

    Trees can suffer from pests and diseases at any time, here we explain the most common reasons why your tree could be struggling to thrive and what symptoms to look out for.

    Matt Elliot  •  18 Aug 2020

  • Blog

    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

  • Blog

    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

  • Blog

    How to calculate and reduce your carbon footprint

    Learn how to calculate your carbon footprint and the role trees can play in helping to limit your environmental impact.

    James Martin  •  16 Jan 2020

  • Blog

    Collecting and removing firewood: is it legal?

    Ever wondered whether you can collect firewood from one of our woods? Find out how to source sustainable wood and why we chop down trees in our woods.

    Rachel Hoskins  •  22 Jan 2019

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