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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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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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National Trust Wood
Sugar Loaf
Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
147.75 ha (365.09 acres)
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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
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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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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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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Privately owned Wood
Long Plantation
South Lanarkshire
223.76 ha (552.91 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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National Trust Wood
Long Wood
Devon
38.23 ha (94.47 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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Forestry Commission England Wood
Long Wood
Lincolnshire
16.92 ha (41.81 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Long Lythe
Hampshire
6.44 ha (15.91 acres)
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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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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)
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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Long Clough
Derbyshire
7.55 ha (18.66 acres)
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Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Long Plantation
South Yorkshire
5.53 ha (13.66 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Long Wood
Dumfries and Galloway
7.01 ha (17.32 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Manor Farm, Long Eaton
Derbyshire
1.18 ha (2.92 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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Woodland Welcome Wood
Long Holt Wood
Lincolnshire
1.11 ha (2.74 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Long Lane Farm
Isle of Wight
1.53 ha (3.78 acres)
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London Borough of Croydon Wood
Long Lane Wood
Greater London
6.10 ha (15.07 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
The Long Mynd
Shropshire
225.67 ha (557.63 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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Leeds City Council Wood
Long Causeway Spinney
West Yorkshire
0.83 ha (2.05 acres)
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Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council Wood
Long Lane Playing Fields
Staffordshire
0.35 ha (0.86 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Long Shaw Wood
Buckinghamshire
1.95 ha (4.82 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Buttermere - Long How
Cumbria
5.80 ha (14.33 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Long Lane Sandfield Quarry
Lancashire
1.06 ha (2.62 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Top Wood
Grangewood Linton
81.01 ha (200.18 acres)
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Dedications
Be it a single tree or an acre of woodland with a personalised bench, your dedication will provide a long-lasting tribute that can be visited time after time – and support local wildlife too.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chiffchaff
A dainty warbler named after its song. Chiffchaffs are increasingly taking advantage of the UK’s warming climate by staying here all year long.
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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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How to make a butterfly house: a step by step guide
Follow our easy guide to make your own butterfly house! It doesn't take long and supports your local pollinators.
Rachel Hoskins • 12 Jul 2019
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Essex County Council Wood
Long Shaw East and West
Essex
3.20 ha (7.91 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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Trees woods and wildlife
Wild service tree
A true springtime stunner, it’s not so long ago that you could find wild-service fruit at a market. These days it’s rare and hard to find but it’s still a favourite with wildlife like the wood pigeon, whose gut softens its seeds for propagation.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bunkers Hill
Nr Stourbridge
41.55 ha (102.67 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Devil’s coach horse beetle
Jet-black with an even darker reputation. The devil’s coach horse has long been associated with sinister forces. In reality, it is only other invertebrates that have cause to fear this voracious predator.
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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
Oak bush-cricket
This champion of the woodland long-jump is a lot quieter than its other cricket cousins. The oak bush-cricket lives, feeds and breeds in trees and woodland.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Mayfly
Known for its short adult life, the mayfly is here for a good time, not a long time. Emerging between May and August, it dances above freshwater rivers and lakes to find a mate.