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Sycamore

Familiar, romantic, sticky. Sycamore might have been introduced by the Romans or in the 1500s. Since then, it’s colonised woodland, becoming a source of food and shelter for wildlife including aphids that leave behind their tacky honeydew.

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Protecting living legends: the search for our ancient trees

Since 2006, the Ancient Tree Hunt has recorded over 209,000 ancient and veteran trees, but we've only just scratched the surface. New research is helping us discover trees so that we can better record and protect them.

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Phil Stallard, Mid Wales Landscape Scheme

Phil Stallard gives an overview of the mid Wales tree planting scheme that he runs on behalf of the Woodland Trust. Phil explains the importance of trees in an agricultural landscape.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Cherry, wild

Beautiful blossom and a bounty of bright red fruits. Wild cherry , one of the prettiest native trees, is relished by gardeners and wildlife.

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9 of the UKs rarest animals

Much of our beloved wildlife is in decline. Find out about nine of the rarest species in the UK right now, and what we are doing to help save these precious creatures.

Hannah Vickers  •  15 Apr 2019

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Tree Charter in action - Wales

Find out how Coed Y Werin have been bringing the Tree Charter to life in Caerphilly, Wales after signing up as a Charter Branch.

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