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Trees woods and wildlife
Maple, field
Pollution fighter, autumn stunner, syrup maker. The field maple is a sturdy broadleaf, which supports caterpillars, aphids, and all their predators, all while resisting air pollution.
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Blog
How to build a bug hotel
Help insects and other minibeasts by building a bug hotel in your garden or outside space. You’ll need some old plant pots, sticks and pine cones.
Danielle Wesley • 05 Sept 2019
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Blog
When to pick sloes and how to make sloe gin
Sloe gin is a traditional tipple at Christmas and throughout winter. If you've been wondering how to make sloe gin, our easy recipe will help you whip up a batch of this sweet and warming liqueur.
Charlotte Varela • 24 Oct 2025
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Blog
Animal migration: why do animals migrate?
Discover why birds and other animals migrate and learn how they complete this astonishing feat without getting lost.
Danielle Wesley • 17 Feb 2020
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Woodland Trust Wood
Everdon Stubbs
Daventry
28.91 ha (71.44 acres)
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Blog
How to make felt animals: easy step-by-step guide
Follow our simple guide to make your own stuffed woodland animals. This fun craft is ideal for kids and grown-ups alike!
Becca Smith • 28 Apr 2023
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Trees woods and wildlife
7-spot ladybird
A cheerful beetle with a vicious appetite, the 7-spot is our most familiar ladybird. They’re common in woods, parks and hedgerows, and a welcome pest control in gardens.
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About us
Using Woodland Trust sites and data for research
Our valuable portfolio of sites and datasets are available for research and biological recording, to further the scientific understanding of conservation. Contact us to find out more about what might be available to you.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ferns
Lush, ancient and primitive, ferns are magnificent non-flowering plants that reproduce via spores. They are a common sight in woods, as many species are shade tolerant and can grow year round, bringing some welcome green to cooler months.
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Visiting woods
Foraging: what to look out for each month
Foraging for wild food connects us with nature and gives us a reason to get adventurous in the kitchen! See our year-round guide to sustainable foraging: what's in season and how to prepare and eat it.