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Deer in Scotland: a way forward?
Deer numbers in Scotland have doubled since 1990, posing a growing barrier to woodland creation and restoration.
Simon Ritchie • 26 Apr 2024
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Early signs of spring becoming the new norm, says the Woodland Trust
Earlier signs of spring – such as the first leafing of trees or the first sightings of butterflies – could be here to stay, says the Woodland Trust.
Andy Bond • 22 Mar 2024
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Children's author Michael Morpurgo backs project bringing city children into nature and farming
The Woodland Trust is working with Farms for City Children, a charity founded by Michael and Clare Morpurgo to connect city children with nature and farming.
Andy Bond • 09 Feb 2024
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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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Scotland’s wildest wild apples gathered for ‘gene bank’ orchard in the Trossachs
A genetic refuge for Scotland’s wildest crab apple trees has been established at Woodland Trust Scotland’s Glen Finglas Estate in the Trossachs.
George Anderson • 30 Nov 2023
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Groundbreaking scientific research project at Snaizeholme will tackle the impacts of extreme weather
One of the biggest pieces of scientific research ever undertaken in the English uplands will tackle the impacts of extreme weather.
Andy Bond • 17 Nov 2023
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First trees planted as charity tees up to turn abandoned golf course into wildlife haven
School children are set to plant the first of 30,000 trees at Frodsham, Cheshire in an ambitious project to turn fairways into forest and greens into glades.
Andy Bond • 08 Nov 2023
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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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Dalkeith named heritage tree hotspot as experts record 500 “living legends”
Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year.
George Anderson • 22 Sep 2023
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Over 900 Insect Species Identified at “Commando” Wood in the Scottish Highlands
Ecologist Ian Strachan discovers 946 invertebrate species in Scotland's Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, highlighting its rich biodiversity and historical significance.
George Anderson • 22 Aug 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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Canny cows tune in to “moosical” beats to protect an ancient hill fort from invaders
A clever herd of cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye Valley.
Andy Bond • 20 Jul 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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Woodland Trust urges action to stop quarry extension
A proposed new quarry in Kent that could destroy even more ancient woodland than HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing combined must be stopped at all costs, says the Woodland Trust.
Owen Phillips • 11 Jul 2023
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Woodland Trust calls for rethink of new busway route to save veteran trees
The proposed route from Cambourne to Cambridge runs through a line of old trees in Coton Orchard which provide vital habitat and are protected by policy.
Andy Bond • 26 May 2023
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Million pound grant to 'roll out rainforest' around Scottish mountain
Woodland Trust Scotland is to receive £1m+ through the Forestry Grant Scheme to expand rare Scottish rainforest around the slopes of a Highland mountain.
George Anderson • 25 May 2023
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Woodland Trust acquires new land connected to Mourne Park
The Trust has been able to extend Mourne Park, a special site for restoration and conservation in Northern Ireland, with 32 hectares of neighbouring land.
Glynis Watt • 24 May 2023
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Success for Wales-wide tree planting project as 300,000 trees find homes
Thousands of households have planted trees through the My Tree, Our Forest project, helping to kickstart a National Forest for Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 22 May 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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More than 500,000 trees to be planted with the Woodland Trust in honour of Queen Elizabeth II
New trees and woodland will be established across the UK thanks to a ground-breaking initiative to celebrate Her late Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 09 May 2023
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Giant boost for nature in Yorkshire Dales as charity plans huge native woodland
One of the boldest projects in the English uplands is about to start with the first trees to go in the ground at Snaizeholme in the Yorkshire Dales.
Andy Bond • 17 Apr 2023
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Tidgrove partners with Woodland Trust as ‘Platinum Wood’ honours Queen
Tidgrove Warren in Hampshire, a former farm with royal connections, has been unveiled as the latest 70-acre tribute to the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Owen Phillips • 06 Apr 2023
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Volunteers declare victory after rhododendron 'bashing' at Perthshire wood
A group of tenacious volunteers are celebrating the demise of the very last Rhododendron ponticum bush at Kinclaven Bluebell Wood in Perthshire.
George Anderson • 29 Mar 2023
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Claim free trees to help Woodland Trust fight climate change and reach five-million milestone
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and communities to join the fight against climate change and nature loss – and reach a remarkable five million free trees planted since 2020 – by taking advantage of its latest tree-pack giveaway.
Owen Phillips • 23 Mar 2023
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Young people's climate anxiety is soaring due to lack of access to green space
One in three young people in Britain are scared (33%), sad (34%) or pessimistic (34%) about climate change, with 28% feeling “overwhelmed”, according to a YouGov poll.
Owen Phillips • 21 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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Highland lodge announced as Scottish Rainforest Centre
95-year old Couldoran House will be reborn as the Scottish Rainforest Centre and operate as a hub in efforts to conserve the rare and threatened habitat.
George Anderson • 16 Feb 2023
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One little word makes a huge difference for Scotland’s dwindling ancient woods
Campaigners are celebrating a major victory as new policy bars developments damaging ancient woods and trees.
George Anderson • 15 Feb 2023
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A huge win for irreplaceable ancient woodland
Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland has had a stay of execution after Center Parcs abandoned its plans to develop a new village within this irreplaceable habitat.
Natalie Stephenson • 10 Feb 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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Plan required to make nature a cross-Government priority
The Government published its new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). Read our reaction.
Andy Bond • 02 Feb 2023
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Response to publication of Environmental Land Management policy
Defra's Environmental Land Management prospectus gives some welcome clarity but won’t bring the change needed to tackle to climate and biodiversity crises.
Natalie Stephenson • 26 Jan 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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Scotland’s first ‘Platinum Woods’ announced, as scheme is extended until March
New 70-acre woodlands commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II have been created at Traquair in the Borders and at Glen Kyllachy on Speyside.
George Anderson • 16 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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GB plant biosecurity strategy is a missed opportunity
The Government today published its Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain. Read our reaction.
Alisha Anstee • 09 Jan 2023
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Dismay at Environment Act targets
Read our response to the legally binding Environment Act targets announced by Government on 16 December.
Steve Marsh • 21 Dec 2022
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Kumning-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP15
We welcome the adoption of the Kumning-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15, with ambitious targets to kickstart nature's recovery.
Andy Egan • 20 Dec 2022
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Survival of rare shrill carder bumblebee given hope in Kent
The survival of one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees – the shrill carder bee – has been boosted as conservation techniques see Woodland Trust site given special “champion status” for the species.
Andy Bond • 13 Dec 2022
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Former golf course becomes wooded haven for wildlife
A former golf course in north Cheshire is to be transformed by the Woodland Trust into a haven for nature and a wild place for communities to visit for years to come.
Andy Bond • 05 Dec 2022
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Farmers share tales of 'living legends' and nature on their land
From an ancient oak which survived a hit from a Lancaster Bomber in World War Two to a 150-year-old pear tree – classically taken portraits tell a story of how farmers are helping to protect ancient and veteran trees.
Andy Bond • 24 Nov 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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Farming with trees is key to net zero, new research shows
A new Woodland Trust report shows how increasing agroforestry – farming with trees - in England is essential to meet nature and climate targets
Andy Bond • 01 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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New project to restore important Welsh rivers
The Woodland Trust in Wales (Coed Cadw) has teamed up with Natural Resources Wales to improve the condition of four important rivers in South Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 20 Sep 2022
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Young people celebrate creating a forest in three years
In 2019, the Woodland Trust led young people and the local community on a mission to plant 250,000 trees and transform a Derbyshire site into the nation’s first Young People’s Forest.
Andy Bond • 15 Aug 2022
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New urban wood near Hainault Forest for the Platinum Jubilee
A new wood, planted by the Woodland Trust on the doorstep of an urban community, is paying a “magnificent” tribute to Her Majesty The Queen for her Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 04 Aug 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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New woodland statistics cast doubt on Government’s ability to halt nature’s decline by 2030
The Woodland Trust responds to new woodland statistics published today by the Forestry Commission.
Natalie Stephenson • 16 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
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£2 million raised to help charity buy Devonshire site
The Woodland Trust has successfully secured funds to buy and transform a wooded wildlife haven in Devon.
Andy Bond • 11 Apr 2022
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Charity secures more land for nature in the Yorkshire Dales
The Woodland Trust has doubled the land it owns at Snaizeholme, near Hawes, having secured a significant extension.
Andy Bond • 06 Apr 2022
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Conservation cows get new winter home at Loch Venachar
Woodland Trust Scotland has extended its Glen Finglas estate in the Trossachs. The land will be a new winter home for the cattle whose grazing helps conserve the rare habitats.
George Anderson • 09 Mar 2022
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Burghley House to be first Platinum Jubilee 70-acre wood
Lincolnshire's Burghley House is the fitting location for the Woodland Trust’s first confirmed 70-acre wood in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 02 Mar 2022
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Woodland Trust announces partnership with Assynt Foundation
The Assynt Foundation and Woodland Trust Scotland have entered a 30-year partnership to revitalise Glencanisp and Drumrunie Estates in the North-west highlands.
George Anderson • 23 Dec 2021
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Woodland Trust Scotland Buys Highland Estate
Woodland Trust Scotland has completed the purchase of the 4,500-acre Couldoran Estate in Wester Ross, a site it plans to transform for the benefit of people and wildlife.
George Anderson • 09 Dec 2021