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Wrexham sweet chestnut in the running for European Tree of the Year
Hot on the heels of being crowned the UK’s Tree of the Year 2023, a 480-year old sweet chestnut tree in Wrexham’s Acton Park is in the running to be crowned European Tree of the Year. Public votes are now open.
Lydia Tomkinson • 01 Feb 2024
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Biggest ever crop of hawthorn berries brings good news for wildlife
A bumper hawthorn berry crop this autumn – the biggest since records began 20 years ago – is bringing a big boost for wildlife.
Andy Bond • 03 Nov 2023
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Celebrations Beckon For Wrexham’s 'Party Tree' Crowned Tree of the Year 2023
Wrexham doubles down on city success as a 480-year-old sweet chestnut in Acton Park is crowned Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust competition.
Ruby Nutting • 19 Oct 2023
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Urban focus takes centre stage as Woodland Trust reveals Tree of the Year candidates
An oak that survived a wartime bomb, the tree that shaded Queen Elizabeth I on summer picnics and one of the UK’s most famous elms are all in the running to be crowned Tree of the Year in the latest round of the competition organised by the Woodland Trust.
Owen Phillips • 16 Aug 2023
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Faughan Valley Woodlands officially opens unveiling a haven for nature and people
Small fragmented woodlands along and across the River Faughan have been connected to benefit people, nature and climate in Northern Ireland.
Lynsey Nixon • 01 Aug 2023
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Trees on farms vital for food, climate and nature: new event to share groundbreaking research
Trees could be the key to ensuring food production amidst climate change and biodiversity loss, according to farmers and researchers who will be leading the charge at the UK's first agroforestry show.
Andy Bond • 12 Jul 2023
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Climate action: water your street trees
Rising temperatures and dry spells are leading to an increasing loss of new street trees, but the nation can do its bit, urge tree groups.
Natalie Stephenson • 13 Jun 2023
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Visit the Woodland Trust's bluebell woods in full bloom
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland wants to welcome visitors to sites throughout the region to enjoy the spectacular springtime sight of a bluebell-carpeted woodland.
Glynis Watt • 11 May 2023
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UK’s first Agroforestry Show to explore the perks of farming with trees
Hundreds of farmers and foresters can discover the benefits of farming with trees for sustainable food production in the UK’s first Agroforestry Show.
Andy Bond • 23 Mar 2023
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Sophie and the Salad Garden: unbe-leaf-able effort gives people in Cardiff free trees
A volunteer from Cardiff is demonstrating the power of community spirit by encouraging local residents to take part in the My Tree, Our Forest tree giveaway.
Sophie Thomas • 10 Mar 2023
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Royal Navy worker helps tackle climate change by planting a tree online
Royal Navy worker Leah Ravuoco is urging others to take 60 seconds to have a tree planted in their name.
Sophie Thomas • 09 Feb 2023
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Denbighshire family hopes to create space for nature this New Year thanks to tree giveaway
A mum from Prestatyn can’t wait to embrace nature and encourage new wildlife into her garden after taking part in a tree giveaway scheme.
Sophie Thomas • 17 Jan 2023
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Woodland Trust offers exciting chance for young people to win project funding for environmental action
Young people across the UK have an exciting opportunity to win funding to help tackle climate change in a ground-breaking initiative from the Woodland Trust.
Ruby Nutting • 13 Jan 2023
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New Year, New Tree: Welsh households urged to consider a green resolution this January
Welsh households are being encouraged to make a green new year’s resolution by pledging to have a tree planted in their name in the National Forest for Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 10 Jan 2023
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Cardigan artist to create 11m sculpture at wood in Neath
Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, has chosen Cardigan sculptor Paul Clarke to create an ambitious new public art installation at their most recent woodland acquisition in Neath, South Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 20 Dec 2022
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Continued disruption of seasonal weather is causing spring activities in autumn
After a year of weather extremes, UK wildlife may be starting to confuse seasonal activities as spring sightings are reported in October says the Woodland Trust.
Ruby Nutting • 02 Nov 2022
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From sticky fungi to 007 ducks - 10 amazing wildlife in our woods
The Woodland Trust has compiled a list of ten unique, beautiful and in some cases rather gruesome species in our woods, many of which are under threat.
Andy Bond • 23 Sep 2022
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Woodland Trust opens Mourne Park
A rare ancient woodland wildlife haven has opened in Northern Ireland for the first time in over 500 years, with three new trails to help visitors explore.
Glynis Watt • 01 Aug 2022
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Woodland Trust helps National Trust plant 70-acre wood on Wimpole Farm
The Woodland Trust and National Trust are planting 90,000 trees to transform a working farm into a haven for wildlife, including a new wood celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 24 Jun 2022
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Woodland Trust Northern Ireland opens Glas-na-Bradan Wood
Woodland Trust thanks funders and volunteers for their support as the first phase of work and planting are completed on the new Belfast site.
Glynis Watt • 15 Jun 2022