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Trees woods and wildlife
Alder buckthorn
A reputation for causing a bang. Alder buckthorn is used to make gunpowder, pigments and dyes. It’s a beloved plant of the brimstone butterfly.
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Hilary Hinks - volunteer heritage researcher
Find out more about Hilary's volunteering and why she was nominated for an award.
00:03:04
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cleatop Wood
South of Settle
12.80 ha (31.63 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Keil's Den
Largo
18.17 ha (44.90 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Londonthorpe Woods
nr Grantham
77.21 ha (190.79 acres)
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A £382 billion asset – why UK trees need better protection and urgent investment
The ONS has calculated an economic value for the UK’s trees and woods – £382 billion.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Butterdean Wood
Gladsmuir Haddington
42.15 ha (104.15 acres)
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David Rodway - volunteer photographer
Find out more about David's volunteering role and why he was nominated for an award.
00:02:03
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wood anemone
Sun-loving, gentle, a mark of the old. Wood anemone is one of the first spring blooms, arriving to take in the light through the leafless canopy in broadleaf woodland. Look for them in old and ancient woodland that suits their slow growth.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pepper Wood
Fairfield nr Bromsgrove
59.58 ha (147.22 acres)