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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
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-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 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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Blog
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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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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Blog
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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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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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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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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Blog
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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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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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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About us
Our president
Clive Anderson has been our president for more than 10 years, having taken a long interest in the problems facing the natural world and trees in particular.
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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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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
Buttermere - Long How
Cumbria
5.80 ha (14.33 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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Plant trees
Managing your new woodland
Woodland management requires long term planning. Learn about the observations and actions needed over a wood’s lifetime.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Top Wood
Grangewood Linton
81.01 ha (200.18 acres)
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Support us
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
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
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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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.
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Protecting trees and woods
How to object to a planning application
If you are opposing a development threat to a wood or tree, you will need to make an objection in writing to the local planning authority.
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Video
Restoring Craggach Wood to a productive and diverse native woodland
David Shepherd and Annie Griffiths own Craggach Wood near Inverness. They share the inspirational story of how they transformed a long-established woodland of plantation origin into a biologically and structurally diverse productive native woodland.
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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Lumb Brook Valley
Warrington
10.44 ha (25.80 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Atlantic salmon
A fish with a harsh life and epic journey. They’ve long been a favoured seafood, but over-fishing and pollution have seriously impacted populations.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ivy
Clingy, luscious, misunderstood. Ivy has long been accused of strangling trees, but it doesn’t harm the tree at all, and even supports at least 50 species of wildlife.
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Video
How gifts in wills made a difference to Fiona and Derek
A third of all the work we do is made possible by gifts in wills. Fiona and Derek Gardiner, long-time supporters of the Woodland Trust, share why they chose to leave a gift in their will and how important their legacy is to them.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Sparrowhawk
With brilliant yellow eyes and long yellow talons, this small yet skilful predator swoops down to ambush its prey unawares. Strongly reliant on woodland, the sparrowhawk has been threatened in the past but is currently widespread throughout the UK.
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Visiting woods
Discover woods in summer
Lush green landscapes, glorious sunshine, rainbows of wildflowers – a visit to the woods in summer time is not to be missed. The days are long and the nights are short, so make the most of the woods in the daylight, smell the flowers, watch wildlife or even enjoy a picnic.
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National Trust for Scotland Wood
An Torr
Highland
18.60 ha (45.96 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient trees
Ancient trees are irreplaceable. Steeped in history, these impressive trees have been standing tall for hundreds of years and are invaluable homes for wildlife.
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Blog
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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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
An t-Ord
Highland
15.73 ha (38.87 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Morefield Estate - An Strathan
Highland
22.69 ha (56.07 acres)
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Blog
Ancient tree quiz: test your knowledge
How much do you know about old and ancient trees in the UK? How long do they live and where can you find them? Take the quiz.
Helen Keating • 14 Jun 2022
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Privately owned Wood
An Lodan
Argyll and Bute
51.90 ha (128.24 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Creagan an Fhithich
Highland
201.50 ha (497.91 acres)
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Blog
13 hardy plants for your garden
Our pick of hardy plants and trees perfect for any outdoor space. From pretty annual flowers to hard-working, long-lasting evergreens, they're all hardy to at least -15C.
Charlie Mellor • 07 Mar 2024
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Blog
Osprey migration: facts and map
After breeding season winds up at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, our osprey family flies south for winter. But why do ospreys take this long, dangerous trip between two homes? Here’s everything you need to know about osprey migration.
George Anderson • 30 Aug 2023
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Blog
What is a seed bank, how does it work and why is it important?
Discover the vital work of seed banks, including facts and figures on why we store so many seeds, how long for and how they might be used in the future.
Rebecca Gosling • 02 Dec 2020
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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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Video
Andrew Evans, farmer, Dol Llys Farm
Andrew introduces Dol Llys Farm and his ethos of balancing agriculture and conservation and the importance of long-term collaboration with others, to create a farm that benefits people and wildlife through tree planting.
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Loch Sunart - An Cnap
Highland
117.11 ha (289.38 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Coille An Leatraich
Highland
134.42 ha (332.15 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Bonnywood Farm
Falkirk
10.55 ha (26.07 acres)
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Blog
When do blue tits nest?
A sure sign of the start of spring is the sight of blue tits zipping back and forth to nest boxes, beaks full of moss. Find out when, where and how long blue tits nest, when their chicks fledge, and how important it is that they time things just right.
Amy Lewis • 12 Feb 2019