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Woodlouse spider

Woodlouse assassin and protective mum. This feisty arachnid is perfectly equipped to take on tough customers – and other spiders won’t mess with it either.

Visiting woods

Woodland management plans under review

Information about our woodland management plans under review.

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.

Protecting trees and woods

Ydych chi’n byw heb goed?

Mae miliynau o bobl ledled y DU yn byw heb y manteision iechyd a gawn gan goed. Ydych chi’n un ohonynt? Rhowch eich cod post i mewn i gael gwybod.

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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

Protecting trees and woods

Nature’s recovery depends on better funding for native woodland

We need a Forestry Grant Scheme that reverses native woodland decline to help nature, climate and communities.

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Land Use Framework – can we make it work for nature?

Progress has finally been made on a Land Use Framework for England, with Defra publishing a version for consultation.

Trees woods and wildlife

Common gorse

With bright, beaming yellow flowers with the scent of coconut, common gorse is a sight to behold.