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Trees woods and wildlife
Dog’s mercury
A poisonous coloniser of ancient woodland, dog’s mercury is quick to sweep over the wood floor, sometimes outcompeting more delicate ancient woodland species.
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Visiting woods
Walking dogs in our woods
Dogs are welcome for walkies in our woods. Take a look at our tips and guidelines for ensuring we keep our woods safe and special for dogs and wildlife.
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Visiting woods
Commercial dog walking in our woods
Find out how to apply for a licence for commercial dog walking in some of our woodlands.
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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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Event
Autumn colour walk at Heartwood Forest Arboretum
Admire the beautiful Heartwood Arboretum in all its splendid autumn glory with a short guided walk!
Sat 10 Oct 2026 • Heartwood Arboretum, Sandridge
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Woodland Trust Wood
Culvery Wood
Pensford
3.56 ha (8.80 acres)
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Event
Guided walk: an introduction to Langley Vale Wood
Come along to Langley Vale Wood to enjoy a guided walk and learn all about this fascinating Surrey woodland.
Wed 14 Oct 2026 • Langley Vale Wood, Langley Vale
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Event
Bat and moth event at Faughan Valley Woodlands
Come along on a nighttime stroll and learn all about the fascinating bats and moths that call the Faughan Valley home.
Thu 20 Aug 2026 • Red Brae Wood, Faughan Valley
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Woodland Trust Wood
Parkway Woods
Higher Compton
19.97 ha (49.35 acres)
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Event
Langley Vale Wood summer adventure trail 22 July – 6 September
Discover the sights, sounds and smells of summer on our family-friendly adventure trail at Langley Vale Wood.
Wed 22 Jul 2026 • Langley Vale Wood, Langley Vale
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Mindfulness in nature at Langley Vale Wood
Explore mindfulness in nature and find out how to support your wellbeing anywhere with our guided mindfulness walk.
Sat 26 Sept 2026 • Langley Vale Wood, Langley Vale
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Event
Family fun day at Mourne Park
Delve into the magical ancient woodland of Mourne Park and take your little ones on an adventure.
Wed 19 Aug 2026 • Mourne Park, Kilkeel
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Blog
Where to see wild daffodils in the UK
Did you know that the UK is home to a native, wild species of daffodil? Find out where, when and how to see them in our woods.
Rory Morrow • 20 Feb 2026
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Woodland Trust Wood
Adams Wood
Frieth
12.00 ha (29.65 acres)
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Blog
Early spring flowers quiz: 12 flowering plants and shrubs
Want to identify blooms spotted on a refreshing woodland walk or bring some early colour to your garden? Take our quiz to discover some of the most common early flowerers.
Charlie Mellor • 16 Feb 2026
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Woodland Trust Wood
Harrocks Wood
Rickmansworth Watford
42.70 ha (105.51 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cwm Mynach
Bontddu Dolgellau
382.43 ha (944.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whittle Dene
Ovingham
19.58 ha (48.38 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cleatop Wood
South of Settle
12.80 ha (31.63 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pound Farm
Great Glemham
89.72 ha (221.70 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hardwick Wood
Plympton nr Plymouth
21.80 ha (53.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Barley Mow Wood
Knaphill
10.40 ha (25.70 acres)
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Video
Andy Black - volunteer warden
Find out more about Andy's volunteering and why he was nominated for an award.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash
One of our most beloved trees. Ash is one of the most common trees in the UK, but as ash dieback sweeps through, is it set to be erased from our countryside?
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hammond's Copse
Newdigate
29.64 ha (73.24 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Wood Hill Wood
Alva
79.29 ha (195.93 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bitholmes Wood
Oughtibridge
28.80 ha (71.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed y Gopa
Abergele
46.93 ha (115.96 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunollie Wood
Oban
31.88 ha (78.78 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Balmacaan
Lewiston Drumnadrochit
33.51 ha (82.80 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Fingle Woods
Nr Dunsford Devon
265.24 ha (655.41 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Young People's Forest at Mead
Smalley
161.13 ha (398.15 acres)
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Press centre
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.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Londonthorpe Woods
Grantham
77.21 ha (190.79 acres)
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Blog
Foxglove and other poisonous plants: a list of toxic plants in the UK
A quick guide to five of the most poisonous plants you may encounter on a countryside walk in the UK. Learn how to recognise them and get fascinating facts on their toxicity.
Helen Keating • 01 Jul 2020
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Blog
What do foxes eat? And more facts about foxes
Whether we live in the countryside or a bustling city, most of us have seen a fox. But how much do you know about one of our most iconic animals?
Charlotte Varela • 16 Aug 2019
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Video
Meet the people behind our work: Friends of Belvoir Wood
Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Friends of Belvoir Wood so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.
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How gifts in wills have made a difference: Avoncliff Wood
A third of all the work we do is made possible by gifts in wills. Find out more about the difference they've made to Avoncliff Wood, a beautiful wood in the Cotswolds that's also helping to combat the use of plastic on our estate.
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Visiting woods
Love your woods
Our woods are home to amazing plants and animals and they're all free for people to enjoy responsibly. Show them you care with our top tips for your visit.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dogwood
Understated until the colder months when it bursts into colour, dogwood is a broadleaf shrub which thrives in damp woodland edges. Legend has it that the timber is so hard, it was used for crucifixes.