Wildlife & nature
Osprey egg raid attempts by pine marten discovered
New footage has revealed this year’s osprey chicks survived two close shaves with a tenacious pine marten while still in their eggs.
Beech tree facts: purple leaves, rippled bark and more
Beech is one of our most popular trees. Here are our tips on how to identify them, why some may look a little different and other interesting facts.
Osprey chicks ringed at Loch Arkaig
Our two osprey chicks at Loch Arkaig - the stars of our live osprey cam - have been ringed, and now we're looking for names.
Foraging in July: nature's best summer food for foraging
Here are our top six wild edible plants to look out for in July with tips on what to look for and how to cook and eat them.
Calling for change at the lobby for climate, nature and people
On 26 June, hundreds of our supporters joined us in Westminster at a mass lobby to demand action on climate change and strong environmental laws.
What do caterpillars eat?
Ever wondered what caterpillars eat? Find out what five of the most common caterpillar food plants are, and which species eat them.
What is growing on my tree? Black spots, galls, mildew and algae
Trees can host a range of spots, patches, powders, lumps and bumps! Here’s our quick guide to some of the more common funguses, growths and colour changes.
Broadleaf's summer issue is out now
A buzzing new Broadleaf comes in to land this week, packed with inspiring news and features about the nation's woods and wildlife.
Free Writing Friday in the forest
Author-illustrator Cressida Cowell offers tips on how to get creative in nature for her new school campaign, Free Writing Friday.
Life cycle of a tree: how trees grow
From seed to snag, the journey a tree takes to grow is pretty impressive! Find out more about the process.
