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About us
Our chief executive
Dr Darren Moorcroft is CEO of the Woodland Trust.
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Blog
Why do nettles sting? And do dock leaves really help?
Stinging nettles can be a hazard on summer walks. Learn why these plants inflict their itchy stings and whether dock leaves really do help.
Laura Cottam • 15 May 2019
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Video
Phillipa Batchelor - volunteer administrator
Find out more about Phillipa's volunteering role and why she was nominated for an award.
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Protecting trees and woods
Saved: Smithy Wood
After years of campaigning, the application for a motorway service station within Smithy Wood's ancient setting has finally been withdrawn.
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Partnerships
Amazon
We're working with Amazon to empower local authorities and communities to become tree champions through our Emergency Tree Fund (ETF).
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Blog
What’s the difference between nuts and seeds?
When it comes to nuts and seeds, it’s easy to get confused by name, size and other factors. Here’s our guide to work out which is which, along with some handy examples.
Charlie Mellor • 29 Aug 2019
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Protecting trees and woods
Saved: ancient woods in South Wales
Irreplaceable ancient woods near Cardiff are safe from a new link road between the A48 and the M4 motorway.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dog rose
A familiar, scrambling beauty that adorns hedgerows with its pale pink flowers. Dog rose clasps on to other shrubs with curved spines to grow.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Elm, Huntingdon
A hardy cultivar, the Huntingdon elm is a hybrid with some resistance to the devastating Dutch elm disease.
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Video
Sibsey Wood volunteers
Find out more about the Sibsey Wood volunteers and why they were nominated for an award.
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