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Trees woods and wildlife
Bats
The UK is home to 18 species of bat. The only mammals that can fly, they also sleep upside down, navigate by echolocation and find food and shelter in woods and trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Capercaillie
The world’s largest grouse, the capercaillie is an impressive bird which has roamed pine forests for thousands of years. Made extinct in the mid-18th century, it has since made a comeback, but is under threat of extinction in the UK once more.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Why bats need woods and trees
The UK is home to 18 species of bats, all of which are protected by law. This protection extends to their breeding and resting places. Hedgerows, tree lines and watercourses are important to the roosting, foraging and navigation needs of bats.
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Practical guidance
Tree species handbook
Our guide to choosing the best tree species when creating new woodland, with profiles of 50 tree and shrub species and 18 woodland communities.
PDF (13.70 MB)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Harpsden & Peveril Woods
Harpsden
18.74 ha (46.31 acres)
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Terms and conditions
Website terms and conditions
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Blog
Winter picnics: hot food ideas and recipes
Keep warm on a winter picnic with our recipes and food ideas, including mulled apple juice, hot dogs, chilli pitta pockets and jacket potatoes.
Danielle Wesley • 05 Jan 2023
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Woodland Trust Wood
Canal Wood
Poyntzpass
6.11 ha (15.10 acres)
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Palmers Rough
West Midlands
7.42 ha (18.33 acres)
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Bristol City Council Wood
Oldbury Court Estate
Bristol
23.33 ha (57.65 acres)
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Newport County Borough Council Wood
Ringland Wood
Casnewydd - Newport
6.93 ha (17.12 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Windy Bank
Greater Manchester
42.67 ha (105.44 acres)
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Derby City Council Wood
Allestree Park Local Nature Reserve
Derbyshire
122.04 ha (301.56 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Early purple orchid
One of the first orchids to arrive during spring, the early purple orchid is a sight to behold.
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Visiting woods
Woodland Walks podcast
Explore our incredible woods with host Adam Shaw as he chats to the dedicated people behind these special places and meets nature-loving celebrities.
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Visiting woods
Discover woods in winter
See a different side to the woods. Wrap up warm for a walk amongst impressive icicles, frosted landscapes and glorious sunsets. Follow tantalising animal tracks in the snow and cosy up on a bench with a flask of something hot.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Piddington Wood
Cherwell nr Bicester
18.47 ha (45.64 acres)
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Blog
Farm diversification: ideas, grants and examples
In these days of pressurised farm incomes, trees and woods may offer a number of ways to help diversify farm income streams and bring cost savings too.
John Tucker • 23 Jan 2018
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Blog
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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Manchester City Council Wood
Platt Fields Park
Greater Manchester
6.46 ha (15.96 acres)
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Blog
10 ways to help wildlife in spring
We can all make a difference for wildlife this season, from a single simple action to an ongoing commitment, at home or further afield. Read our ten top tips.
Charlie Mellor • 01 Mar 2023
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Tanio Arloesedd: her cadwraeth
Poeni am gadwraeth? Rydym yn chwilio am syniadau disgleiriaf y DU gan feddyliau ifanc.
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About us
Our ambassadors
Our ambassadors help us stand up for trees. Find out all about them.
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Terms and conditions
Igniting Innovation: youth conservation challenge. Full terms and conditions.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Goldcrest
A tiny bird with a big hairdo. The goldcrest is our smallest bird species, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in colour.
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Blog
When to cut grass after winter
Are you unsure when to start cutting your lawn again after winter? Learn which factors affect your lawn, when to cut it and how this varies across the UK.
Lorienne Whittle • 01 Feb 2022
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Protecting trees and woods
Keep living legends alive
Most of our oldest trees are not legally protected. We're urging governments across the UK to change that.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Little owl
Small and stern, the little owl was first introduced to the UK in the 1800s. Look out for them in trees overlooking grassland from where they swoop to catch small prey with their sharp talons.
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Support us
Igniting Innovation: conservation challenge
We want to see young minds bring innovative conservation ideas to life. Start your journey to make your mark on climate change and the health of people, woods and wildlife.
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Individual fundraising terms and conditions
When you fundraise in aid of the Woodland Trust, you accept the terms and conditions set out here.