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30 baby names inspired by trees and woods
Looking for a tree-themed baby name to inspire a love for nature? Discover our favourite tree names for girls and boys, plus gender-neutral options.
Danielle Wesley • 09 Apr 2024
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National Trust Wood
Sugar Loaf
Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
147.75 ha (365.09 acres)
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Baby bird identification: UK garden birds
Learn to identify garden bird youngsters with our guide to some of the most commonly encountered little'uns.
Amy Lewis • 15 May 2020
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What to do if you find a baby bird
Stumbled across a baby bird on the ground? Find out what to do to ensure its survival.
Charlotte Varela • 14 Jun 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dead man’s fingers
Swollen, blackened ‘fingers’ reaching for the sky. Aptly named, dead man’s fingers can be a spooky-looking find.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dark crimson underwing moth
A rare beauty – the dark crimson underwing moth startles predators with its deep red hindwings and depends on mature oak trees for survival.
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How to identify elderflower and what to do with it
Elderflowers are an all-time favourite forager's treat. Get our top identification tips, along with ideas and recipes on how to use the fragrant flowers.
Helen Keating • 03 Jun 2021
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National Trust for Scotland Wood
Crathes Castle
Aberdeenshire
161.82 ha (399.86 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Littlemill
Highland
142.84 ha (352.96 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Throne Wood
North Belfast
5.47 ha (13.52 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bunkers Hill
Nr Stourbridge
41.55 ha (102.67 acres)
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7 woods with surprising stories
From poetry and paintings to books, films and TV, check out these seven woods with surprising connections to the UK’s rich history and culture.
Chris Britt-Searle • 05 Apr 2024
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Pine martens: where they live, what they eat and other facts
They may look cute and cuddly, but with fierce teeth and claws and an appetite for small mammals, the elusive pine marten is anything but! Learn more about this iconic woodland species and how we're helping to secure its future.
Charlie Mellor • 14 Jun 2018
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Woodland Trust Wood
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood
Normanton le Heath
185.76 ha (459.01 acres)
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Easy blackberry recipes
Forage for blackberries to make blackberry crumble, bramble flapjack, summer fruits pudding, and a sweet blackberry sauce.
Danielle Wesley • 27 Aug 2019
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Red admiral butterfly: identification and recording
Learn how to identify red admiral butterflies, their caterpillars and pupae with our handy guide, and record your sightings with Nature's Calendar.
Amy Lewis • 24 Apr 2020
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Why do hares box? And other hare facts
Find out why brown hares can be seen boxing in fields during the month of March, earning them their 'mad March' name, along with other top hare facts.
Helen Keating • 08 Mar 2023
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Foraging in July: nature's best summer food for foraging
Here are our top six edible wild plants to look out for in July, with tips on what to look for and how to harvest, cook and eat them.
Helen Keating • 08 Jul 2021
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The best elderberry recipes
Make the most of dark, fragrant elderberries while they’re in season. Try our favourite elderberry recipes.
Helen Keating • 28 Sep 2022
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beech, common
Monumental, majestic, home to rare wildlife. Beech is an enchanting species and known as the queen of British trees. To wander beneath the leafy canopy, its cathedral-like branches spreading upwards, is an awe-inspiring experience.