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Trees woods and wildlife
Ringlet
With chocolate brown velvety wings and a delicate trim, the ringlet is an understated yet attractive butterfly. Look out for its trademark bobbing flight as it travels through woodland glades.
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Protecting trees and woods
Our work with The Climate Coalition
We're an active member of The Climate Coalition, a group of over 100 organisations dedicated to limiting the impact of climate change on the people, places and life we love.
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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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Case study
Trees mean better business for egg production
The CEO of a free range egg producer advocates tree planting as an active part of farm management for the commercial and welfare benefits they deliver.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Crab apple
A symbol of fertility and a forager's delight. Crab apple trees are associated with love and marriage and its small, hard fruits make an exquisite, jewel-coloured jelly.
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Position statement
Tree health: biosecurity and plant imports
The Woodland Trust believes it is far more practical and cost-effective to prevent tree pest and diseases from entering the UK than to deal with an outbreak.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Fieldfare
A winter visitor with an appetite for fruit. As the days begin to shorten, fieldfares head to the UK en masse. The fruit and berries of our native trees provide a vital source for these migrants.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Poplar, white
Hardy, pale, magical. White poplar might not be native, but it is naturalised in the UK. It supports early pollinators and is an excellent coastal windbreaker, tolerating salty winds and exposure.
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Blog
10 ways to help wildlife in summer
We can all make a difference for wildlife this season, from a single simple action to an ongoing commitment, at home or further afield. Read our ten top tips.
Charlie Mellor • 12 Jun 2023
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Case study
Improving woodland management in the South Downs
A case study demonstrating the benefits of active forest management, including boosting the local economy and providing an educational resource for communities.
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