Threats to woods and trees

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Ancient tree quiz: test your knowledge

How much do you know about old and ancient trees in the UK? How long do they live and where can you find them? Take the quiz.

Helen Keating  •  14 Jun 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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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Avoncliff, Wiltshire

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Avoncliff Wood, including one of the UK's biggest biodegradable tree guard trials and the living laboratory revealing the real impact of ash dieback.

Adam Shaw  •  17 May 2022

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What can rings and black lines in tree trunks tell us?

We take a fascinating look at tree anatomy and explore the appearance of tree rings and other black lines.

Julia Lock  •  29 Dec 2021

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Protect ancient woods to tackle climate change  

In advance of COP26, the global climate summit, we explore the role of our irreplaceable ancient woods in tackling the climate emergency and the need to protect them.

Naomi Tilley  •  24 Sep 2021

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Cutting down trees: law and legislation

Whether you want to fell a tree or protect one from felling, protection and preservation laws can be complex. Our guide explains best practice and alternatives.

Nicole Hillier  •  24 Mar 2021

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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

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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

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Campaigns update: crimes against woods and trees during lockdown

There's been an increase in reports of illegal felling of trees and woods during lockdown. We'd like to understand what's going on. Here's a short guide to the laws on tree felling and how you can help.

Jack Taylor  •  14 May 2020

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How invasive non-native species threaten our woods

Find out how you can help during Invasive Species Week 2019.

Matt Elliot  •  13 May 2019