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    Ancient trees need better protection before it's too late

    The UK’s oldest trees are living legends. But without protected status, precious centuries-old ancient trees are disappearing from our landscapes. You can help.

    Naomi Tilley  •  27 Jun 2022

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    Broadleaf summer issue: celebrating top trunks!

    Our latest members’ mag includes Britain's top ancient trees, cunning stoats, mountainous Mourne Park, mighty blue beetles and a chat with Deborah Meaden.

    Elisabeth Crump  •  20 Jun 2022

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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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    What woodland wildlife is doing in June

    From blossom and birdsong to butterflies and baby animals, woods are full of life, colour, sounds and smells this month. Here's what’s happening in the world of woodland wildlife.

    Charlie Mellor  •  02 Jun 2022

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood, Leics

    Join us at Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood, Leics to discover a thriving 10 year old wood, chat royal trees and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

    Adam Shaw  •  01 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 do moths eat? Feeding, life cycle and other facts

    Explore how some of the 2,500 species of UK moth develop and what they eat. 

    Julia Lock  •  09 May 2022

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    Swifts, swallows and martins: easy ID guide

    When swifts, swallows and martins appear you know spring has arrived too! Find how to tell them apart and when to see them with our top identification tips.

    Fritha West  •  05 May 2022

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    What woodland wildlife is doing in May

    From birds arriving from foreign shores to cubs and kits exploring their surroundings, here’s what’s happening in the world of woodland wildlife this month.

    Charlie Mellor  •  01 May 2022

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