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Residential developments and trees guide for planners and developers
A guide for developers and planners on the importance of trees and green spaces in housing developments and how to integrate them into the design process.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dogwood
Understated until the colder months when it bursts into colour, dogwood is a broadleaf shrub which thrives in damp woodland edges. The timber is so hard, it was used for crucifixes.
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Partnerships
Moto Foundation
Our partnership is driving tree planting efforts all over the UK.
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About us
We create
We create quality native woods and plant native trees to benefit nature, climate and people now and for the future.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Lime, large-leaved
Towering, romantic, sticky. Large-leaved lime is a handsome broadleaf tree that is a rich home for wildlife. Find out more.
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Blog
Woodland wildlife Olympics quiz
Test your nature knowledge as we pit fur against feather in an imaginary woodland Olympics. Some of the results might surprise you!
Charlie Mellor • 10 Jul 2024
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common lizard
Timid, lightning-quick and sun-worshipping. The common lizard basks in the warmth of the sun along woodland edges, sunny glades and rides. It stays close to dense cover so it can quickly hide among twigs, logs and leaves.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Maple, Norway
Introduced in the 17th century, the handsome Norway maple is known for its hardy timber. Its leaves are a favourite with caterpillars and its seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
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Blog
Insect identification: common UK insects
There are a staggering 27,000 types of insect in the UK. Let's take a look at some of our most common insect groups and how you can identify them.
Charlotte Varela • 09 Oct 2023
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Press centre
Woodland Trust acquires new land connected to Mourne Park
The Trust has been able to extend Mourne Park, a special site for restoration and conservation in Northern Ireland, with 32 hectares of neighbouring land.