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Discover the winning projects that are impacting woods and trees through our very first Igniting Innovation challenge.
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Help support our vital conservation work to protect our vanishingly rare woodland habitats before we lose them forever.
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Our vision for Scotland
We're working to create a Scotland where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out what this means in practice, how we are making it happen on our land and with our partners, and how we can help you.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
One of the most serious forestry pests in Europe. If left uncontrolled, the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle has the potential to cause significant damage to the UK’s forestry and timber industries.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pear
First introduced around AD 995, the diverse and delicious pear is a favourite with wildlife and people alike.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Southern wood ant
Acid-spraying insects with a soft side. Southern wood ants roam our woods in huge gangs and have a surprising approach to finding their favourite food.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Blue tit
The blue tit might be famed for its bright, bold plumage, but it’s much more than just a pretty face. Spot it performing acrobatic displays while on the hunt for juicy caterpillars.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Redstart
Colourful summer visitor and Atlantic rainforest specialist. These handsome birds love the mild, wet conditions of the UK's west coast woodlands.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Swallow
Symbol of summer and aerial acrobat. A bird with an instantly recognisable silhouette, the speedy swallow can out-fly most predators.