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Trees woods and wildlife
Hedgehog
Sleepy, cute, truly iconic. These prickly critters rely on hedgerows and woodland edges for food and shelter.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Song thrush
Famous for smashing open snails and for the sweet song which gives this bird its name. The song thrush was once a common sight in UK woodland, but is sadly in decline.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Paddock Wood
Longhirst
5.73 ha (14.16 acres)
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About us
Our trustees
We, like every other UK charity, are governed by a group of trustees who make up the Board. Learn more about them and their work with the Trust.
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Blog
Can you eat crab apples? Three favourite crab apple recipes
With their terrifically tart and tangy flavour, crab apples are a favourite foraged food.
Helen Keating • 24 Oct 2018
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hardwick Wood
Plympton nr Plymouth
21.80 ha (53.87 acres)
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Blog
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Learn how to encourage butterflies into your garden with butterfly-friendly plants, butterfly feeders and more.
Danielle Wesley • 13 Mar 2020
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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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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 Chaney • 02 Dec 2020
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Trees woods and wildlife
Meadow foxtail
Upright and bushy-tailed, meadow foxtail is a charming addition to any meadow. It provides food and habitats for a variety of invertebrates, including the caterpillars of the Essex skipper butterfly.