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Protecting trees and woods
Agroforestry in Wales
Hedges and Edges, a form of agroforestry, could help tackle the biodiversity and climate crisis if adopted by Wales' future sustainable farming scheme.
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Protecting trees and woods
Don’t let new planning laws cost the earth
Government plans could leave woods, trees and other important habitats vulnerable to destruction for development if we don’t speak up. Tell your MP that nature should be protected and restored.
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Visiting woods
Love your woods
Our woods are home to amazing plants and animals and they're all free for people to enjoy responsibly. Show them you care with our top tips for your visit.
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Press and media
Press and media
Contact our PR team with any media enquiries, request images and read our latest press releases.
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Save nature's heroes
Nature's heroes are under threat, but with your help, we can preserve the unmissable drama of our woods. Become a member today.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pear, Plymouth
Rare, charming, foul-smelling. Plymouth pear was named after where it was found in the 1800s. Its fruit feeds wildlife, and its blossom, though beautiful, has quite a smell.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hemlock, western
Dense and graceful, the western hemlock is a handsome tree with drooping branches of soft needles. Introduced in the 1800s, the tree casts such heavy shade that not much can live beneath it.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Adder
Shy but full of surprises, the adder is the UK’s only venomous snake. It spends its days in woodland, soaking up the sun and swallowing its prey whole.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chiffchaff
A dainty warbler named after its song. Chiffchaffs are increasingly taking advantage of the UK’s warming climate by staying here all year long.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Western red cedar
A tree of strength and industry, western red cedar is grown in the UK for hedging and timber. Though less useful than our native trees, it provides food and shelter for wildlife.