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Trees woods and wildlife
Grass snake
Stealthy slitherers. Grass snakes are lethal hunters of frogs, toads and other small creatures, but will rush for cover at the first sound of humans approaching.
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Blog
10 easy butterfly crafts for kids
Discover 10 colourful butterfly crafts for kids, from simple symmetry paintings to fun mosaic art.
Danielle Wesley • 03 Jul 2023
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hornet
The king of the wasps with a fearsome reputation, the hornet is actually much less aggressive than its smaller cousin, the common wasp.
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UK spider identification: 10 common species
Don't wait until spider season to appreciate these misunderstood creatures. Take a look at our guide to some of the most common spiders in the UK and learn how to identify them.
Charlotte Varela • 30 Oct 2024
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Minibeast activities and crafts
Our arts and crafts are ideal for nature-loving kids. Make a butterfly symmetry painting, minibeast masks, rock bugs, ladybird potato stamps and more.
Danielle Wesley • 10 Jun 2019
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Dawn Chorus: why do birds sing in the morning?
Learn why birds sing in the morning and other facts about the dawn chorus.
James Martin • 19 Apr 2019
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Plant trees
Silvopasture alleys
Silvopasture alleys are a versatile agroforestry system that can benefit livestock, crops and the land itself.
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Protecting trees and woods
Restoring ancient woodland
Ancient woodland restoration encourages these precious habitats to recover and reverse years of decline. Find out why it's important and what's involved.
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Protecting trees and woods
Advice and support
If you own or manage an ancient wood, we can guide you through the restoration process.
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Blog
10 ways to use fallen autumn leaves
Fallen leaves can be put to great use in the garden, or turned into beautiful decorations as autumnal craft projects. Here are our top 10 things to do with autumn leaves.
Charlie Mellor • 03 Nov 2022