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Trees woods and wildlife
Comma
Tough, charming, rough around the edges. The comma is one of the few butterflies that is becoming more widespread, likely due to global warming.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Mistletoe
Romantic, parasitic and poisonous, mistletoe loves broadleaf trees and provides an important habitat for woodland wildlife. Its leathery green leaves offer welcome colour among bare winter branches when much else is dormant.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bristle mosses
Bristly, spongy, and very sensitive to pollution, the bristle mosses are true tree lovers. Whereas most woodland mosses grow on the ground, look for these on tree trunks, branches and twigs.
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Visiting woods
Snaizeholme Estate
Carved by the elements, Snaizeholme is a vast and breathtaking valley in a remote corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Press centre
More than 10 million trees planted across the Northern Forest
More than 10 million trees have now been established across the North of England as part of the Northern Forest scheme, which launched in 2018.
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Blog
Types of bees in the UK: how to identify mining bees, mason bees and more
With almost 300 types of bee in the UK, telling the difference between them can feel daunting. Take a look at our detailed guide to some of the most common UK bee species.
Charlotte Varela • 17 Jul 2026
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Blog
11 must-know facts about woods and forests in the UK
Woods and forests are mysterious, beautiful and fascinating places. Here are 11 amazing must-know facts about our woods and forests in the UK.
Chris Britt-Searle • 02 May 2024
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Blog
Create a cosy winter wonderland: 7 ideas for sustainable and foraged home decor
Discover how to transform your home into a magical winter wonderland. Forage responsibly and intertwine nature and the wild with the warmth of your home.
Helen Keating • 30 Nov 2023
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Blog
11 waterfall walks to visit in our woods
From gently tumbling streams to powerful cascades, waterfalls are mesmerising. Check out the best waterfall walks in and around our woods across the UK.
Charlie Mellor • 15 Jan 2021
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Blog
How to make a holly wreath
Read our tips and step by step guide for how to make your own festive wreath from holly and other natural foraged materials.
Kate Lewthwaite • 24 Nov 2020