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Wild marjoram: what is it, where to find it and how to plant it
It's a herb we sprinkle liberally on pizza and pasta. And so we'd be forgiven for thinking oregano, also known as wild marjoram, only grows around the Mediterranean. But did you know it's actually native to the UK?
Helen Keating • 10 Jul 2018
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State of UK woods and trees
State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025
Four years after the groundbreaking State of the UK's Woods and Trees report, the Woodland Trust is once again assessing the health of the UK's woods and trees – revealing the latest evidence and analysis to support the urgent action needed to protect and restore woodlands.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Murdishaw Wood
Runcorn
16.34 ha (40.38 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Percy Wakley Wood
Rockbeare
5.41 ha (13.37 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brede High Woods
Cripps Corner near Battle East Sussex
261.89 ha (647.13 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Plum
A butterfly’s paradise with lovely blossom and even lovelier fruit. The plum is a petite tree which is perfect for pollinators and a perfect addition to any orchard.
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Protecting trees and woods
Urge the Senedd to restore nature with trees on farms
Our Ten Asks for Trees would boost the Sustainable Farming Scheme’s impact for Wales’ people and landscape. Urge the Senedd to make them happen.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Long-tailed tit
Flying balls of fluff. These tiny woodland dwellers have a strong claim to be considered the UK’s cutest bird.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Grassland
From woodland glades and wildflower meadows, to pasture and sports fields, grassland covers large areas of the UK. They can be diverse wildlife havens and many have developed from human activities.
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