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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Brown long-eared bat
Known as the 'whispering' bat for its almost silent echolocation noises, this little bat's huge ears make it an expert woodland insect hunter.
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Privately owned Wood
Long Plantation
South Lanarkshire
223.76 ha (552.91 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Long-eared owl
Wise and regal, with an imposing stare and elusive nature. Our most nocturnal owl, with a penchant for recycling other bird’s old nests. It lives in dense woodland and is a skilful hunter.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Long-tailed tit
Flying balls of fluff. These tiny woodland dwellers have a strong claim to be considered the UK’s cutest bird.
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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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Privately owned Wood
Long Lane Sandfield Quarry
Lancashire
1.06 ha (2.62 acres)
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Somerset Wildlife Trust Wood
Long Wood
Somerset
19.28 ha (47.64 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Long Wood
Devon
34.00 ha (84.01 acres)
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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Long Wood
West Yorkshire
7.38 ha (18.24 acres)
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How long do spiders live? And other spider facts
Discover more about spiders like how long they live, how many eyes they have, how big UK species can grow and more.
Rachel Hoskins • 09 Sep 2019
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National Trust Wood
Long Wood
Devon
38.23 ha (94.47 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Sugar Loaf
Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
147.75 ha (365.09 acres)
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Essex County Council Wood
Long Shaw East and West
Essex
3.20 ha (7.91 acres)
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London Borough of Ealing Wood
Long Wood
Greater London
1.51 ha (3.73 acres)
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Bracknell Forest Borough Council Wood
Long Hill
Berkshire
6.19 ha (15.30 acres)
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8 steps to achieving long-term mindfulness with woods and trees
Explore some woodland activities that you can take part in to gain positive health benefits.
Julia Lock • 22 Mar 2022
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Long Wood
Lincolnshire
16.92 ha (41.81 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
St Mark’s fly
A long-legged fly you can tell the time by – well, the time of year. St Mark’s flies emerge en-masse around 25 April each year.
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National Trust Wood
Long Lythe
Hampshire
6.44 ha (15.91 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chestnut, sweet
Introduced by the Romans and a roasted winter treat. These long-lived giants, with their prickly-husks and deeply grooved bark, give us our classic Christmas nut.
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National Trust Wood
The Long Mynd
Shropshire
5.93 ha (14.65 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Long Lane Wood
Greater Manchester
0.76 ha (1.88 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Long Ing
Lancashire
3.18 ha (7.86 acres)
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Three Rivers District Council Wood
Long Spring
Hertfordshire
4.00 ha (9.88 acres)
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The oldest tree in the UK: how long do trees live?
Discover the oldest tree in the UK - and the world - and why ancient trees are so important.
Charlie Mellor • 29 Jan 2024
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Woodland Trust Wood
Top Wood
Grangewood Linton
81.01 ha (200.18 acres)
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Wing Parish Council Wood
Long Spinney
Buckinghamshire
3.47 ha (8.57 acres)
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Natural Resources Wales Wood
Long Wood
Ceredigion
171.16 ha (422.94 acres)