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What do hedgehogs eat? And how to feed them
Hedgehogs need our help and you can make a difference. Check out our guide to what food hedgehogs eat, when you should feed them and other useful tips.
Charlie Mellor • 15 Mar 2024
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How big is a queen wasp? And where to see one
Have you ever seen a giant wasp when out working in the garden or visiting the woods? If so, it's likely you'll have spotted a queen wasp. Find out how big they are, where to spot them and more.
Charlotte Varela • 12 Mar 2024
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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
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13 hardy plants for your garden
Our pick of hardy plants and trees perfect for any outdoor space. From pretty annual flowers to hard-working, long-lasting evergreens, they're all hardy to at least -15C.
Charlie Mellor • 07 Mar 2024
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Wander through history: fascinating ruins and relics in 10 UK woods
Walk back in time and discover heritage sites and historical ruins in some of the UK’s most enthralling woodlands, from ramparts and barrows to abandoned buildings and bomb shelters.
Chris Britt-Searle • 01 Mar 2024
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What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
Find out the difference between our two favourite amphibians, the frog and the toad.
Charlotte Varela • 23 Feb 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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Dedicate in memory: remember a loved one with trees and woodland
Dedicating a tree or woodland provides a living, growing memorial to a loved one and a poignant way of remembering them. Dedications are available in Woodland Trust woods across the UK.
Charlie Mellor • 14 Feb 2024
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Bird song identification: songs and calls for beginners
How many birds can you identify by sound alone? Learn to tell some of the UK's most familiar and distinct bird songs apart with our handy guide.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 13 Feb 2024
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Animal mating rituals: 12 eye-opening breeding habits
Discover the extraordinary mating behaviours of 12 wild animals, including hares, stag beetles, newts and snakes!
Danielle Wesley • 12 Feb 2024