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Deluge of litter and fly tipping since lockdown is a mounting threat to nature

The Trust has seen an unprecedented surge in litter and fly tipping across woodland sites since lockdown began, presenting a rising threat to nature.

Andy Bond  •  07 Jul 2020

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Gender reveal for Loch Arkaig ospreys

Three osprey chicks have become an international hit during lockdown. Now we know their genders, the public is being asked to help name them.

George Anderson  •  07 Jul 2020

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Woodland Trust’s wet woods project sees nature friendly farming in action

The planting of 2000 trees and creation of ponds on farmer John Doherty’s land will improve water quality and provide new havens for wildlife.

Glynis Watt  •  02 Jul 2020

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Response to Boris Johnson's economic recovery speech

The Prime Minister’s plans to rebuild the UK economy need to acknowledge that we can't build a more resilient economy without a resilient environment.

Steve Marsh  •  30 Jun 2020

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England Tree Strategy must deliver for climate, nature and people

The Government today launched a consultation on the England Tree Strategy. It's a major opportunity for ministers to turn their commitment to tree and woodland expansion into a reality and set the path to tackle the wildlife and climate crises.

Steve Marsh  •  19 Jun 2020

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Disappointing planting figures in England still far below Government target

Official tree planting statistics released today show the challenge Government faces in meeting woodland expansion targets in the UK. 

Steve Marsh  •  11 Jun 2020

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“Track and trace” of cows introduced in woods to boost biodiversity

A small herd of cows will be tagged with GPS in a new scheme by the Woodland Trust to track their “moovements” and how they can boost diversity.

Andy Bond  •  05 Jun 2020

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Highland osprey family welcome their first 2020 chick live online

Ospreys on a live nest webcam have welcomed their first chick of the season at the Trust's Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in the Scottish Highlands.

Jillian Donnachie  •  29 May 2020

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More than 100,000 trees take root in Northern Forest

Over 100,000 trees were planted in the Northern Forest under the Trust’s MOREwoods scheme this planting season – double the previous year's number.

Dee Smith  •  15 Apr 2020

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HS2 to start digging up ancient woodland from April

HS2 Ltd has confirmed to the Woodland Trust it will begin the futile act of attempting to move the soil from five ancient woodlands during April.

Dee Smith  •  26 Mar 2020