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Press centre
Giant boost for nature in Yorkshire Dales as charity plans huge native woodland
One of the boldest projects in the English uplands is about to start with the first trees to go in the ground at Snaizeholme in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chanterelle
Prized ingredient. Forager’s favourite. Succulent and delicate in flavour, chanterelle is used by chefs the world over.
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Blog
How to attract bullfinches to your garden
Have you always wanted to see a bullfinch in your garden? Learn how to increase your chances of attracting these beautiful but shy birds.
James Martin • 18 Feb 2020
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Blog
SSSI definition: what is it and what does it mean for conservation and development?
A Site of Special Scientific Interest is a formal conservation designation. Learn how they are determined, why we have them and where to see them in the UK.
Laura Cottam • 01 Mar 2019
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Event
Butterfly walk at Langley Vale Wood
Join us as we track down and admire the butterflies of Langley Vale Wood on a guided summertime walk.
Sun 13 Jul 2025 • Langley Vale Wood, Langley Vale
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Press centre
Eryri leads the way with 100-year vision to protect and restore native trees
The Woodland Trust in Wales is celebrating the launch of Eryri's Tree and Woodland Strategy 2025–2125 as the most ambitious, forward-thinking vision for trees and woodlands anywhere in the UK.
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Blog
Are bluebells poisonous? And more bluebell facts
Find out all about bluebells, including if they’re poisonous, when to see them and lots of other bluebell facts.
Hannah Vickers • 06 Apr 2020
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Blog
10 best winter woodland walks
Embrace the simpler things in life with a winter woodland walk, when spectacular frosty landscapes and leafless trees reveal hidden history and elusive wildlife. Check out 10 of our favourite woods for inspiration.
Charlie Mellor • 16 Nov 2023
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Policy paper
Local authority tree strategies - suggested policy
The Woodland Trust calls all local authorities to produce Trees and Woodland Strategy as part of their Local Plan. Here we present a suggested policy to meet statutory biodiversity obligations, by giving best practice guidance and examples.
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Blog
Outdoor learning at forest school
Forest school is lots of fun, and besides the educational value, contributes to children’s personal, social and emotional development.
Frances Harris • 06 Feb 2018