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  • Press Release

    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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    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

  • Press Release

    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

  • Press Release

    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

  • Press Release

    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

  • Press Release

    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

  • Press Release

    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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    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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    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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