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Giant hogweed: the facts
How common is giant hogweed in the UK and is it really that dangerous? We've distilled the facts to give you the low-down on giant hogweed.
Helen Keating • 29 Jun 2022
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Rare UK animals quiz: how well do you know our endangered wildlife?
We all love wildlife, but did you know we live in one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth? Take our quiz to see if you recognise rare and endangered species, plus find out what we’re doing to change things and how you can help make a difference.
Charlie Mellor • 07 May 2025
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Woodland Trust Wood
Piddington Wood
Cherwell nr Bicester
18.47 ha (45.64 acres)
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Forest Service NI Wood
Drumkeeragh Forest
County Down
179.81 ha (444.31 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Juniper
A cosy home for wildlife and a gin-drinker’s delight, the juniper is a much-loved evergreen that brightens up the winter months.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hedley Hall
Sunniside
93.61 ha (231.31 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gorse Covert Mounds
Warrington
19.59 ha (48.41 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, Turkey
A pretender to the throne, the Turkey oak was introduced to the UK in the 1700s and is now impacting our native oak populations. It’s less valuable to wildlife, but much faster growing and a host of the knopper oak gall wasp.
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British trees and shrubs to plant: 14 native garden trees
British trees pack a big punch in your garden. Make space for one or two you’ll have year-round interest and be supporting wildlife too. Here's our top 14 native trees to plant in your garden.
Helen Keating • 08 Nov 2021