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Skipinnish Oak crowned UK Tree of the Year 2024
A centuries-old oak nestled in the heart of Lochaber, Scotland, has been dubbed ‘Tree of the Year’ in the Woodland Trust’s prestigious competition.
Rosa Johnston-Flint • 05 Nov 2024
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Woodland Trust says support home-grown tree nurseries to reduce disease risk
The Woodland Trust is urging the Government to continue support for UK tree nurseries to counter the threat posed by spiralling tree imports.
Andy Bond • 10 Oct 2024
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Bugs on planes: volunteers hunt for new insect threat to iconic trees
Hardy volunteers are scouring trees across the UK in search of a hitchhiking bug that has made its way to our shores.
Andy Bond • 04 Oct 2024
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Woodland Trust nears tree protection milestone as Living Legends petition gathers pace
A petition calling for stronger laws to protect important trees like the Sycamore Gap is tantalisingly close to its 100,000 target, says the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.
Owen Phillips • 02 Oct 2024
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Explore autumn’s beauty in native woodlands near you
Autumn has officially arrived, and the Woodland Trust has highlighted a list of woods to visit across Northern Ireland where you can see the stunning change in season.
Glynis Watt • 30 Sep 2024
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Peatland struggles to recover six years on from devastating wildfires
A new survey on a fire-ravaged site has shed light on the struggle for natural environments to recover from catastrophic events.
Andy Bond • 20 Sep 2024
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Biggest ever tree planting year for fast-expanding Northern Forest
More than 1.9 million trees – enough to fill over 1,200 football pitches – were planted across the Northern Forest in the last year.
Andy Bond • 10 Sep 2024
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Argyll Peninsula Prepped to Save Scotland's Ancient Rainforest
Regenerating Craignish Rainforest Habitats and Native Woods Co-operative join forces to revive ancient woodland on Argyll’s Craignish peninsula.
George Anderson • 05 Sep 2024
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Agroforestry for Scottish farming’s future
The Scottish Government is crafting its new agricultural support scheme, representing the biggest change in the support and regulation of land use and management in Scotland for 40 years.
Sarah Madden • 27 Aug 2024
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High Alert installation takes public art into the woods
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland is hosting a public art exhibition by Rob Hilken at three of its sites in August and September.
Glynis Watt • 08 Aug 2024