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Bluebell
Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a favourite with the fairies and a sure sign spring is in full swing. The violet glow of a bluebell wood is an incredible wildflower spectacle.
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Blog
12 rare wild flowers in the UK's woods
Woodlands are home to some of the UK's rarest wild flowers. From parasitic plants to alluring orchids, discover 12 rare woodland flowers and what makes them so uncommon.
Charlotte Varela • 13 May 2025
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Blog
Ticks: what do they look like and how to remove them
Learn how to identify ticks and the steps you can take to avoid them when walking in woodland.
Rachel Hoskins • 15 May 2019
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Blog
Squirrel nests: where and how do they build them?
Find out what squirrel nests looks like, where you can spot them and how you can help our native red squirrel.
Charlie Mellor • 17 Sep 2025
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Blog
How to make a fairy door and more magical ideas
Learn how to make a fairy door with your kids, plus more enchanting forest ideas such as magic wands, woodland potions and fairy tea parties.
Danielle Wesley • 22 Apr 2019
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Snaizeholme: your questions answered
Our acquisition of Snaizeholme sparked the imagination and interest of thousands of Woodland Trust members and supporters who donated to the appeal and contacted us with questions. Here we answer some of the most common queries.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Balmacaan
Lewiston Drumnadrochit
33.51 ha (82.80 acres)
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The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland plants 250,000 trees at Woodburn Reservoir
The Woodland Trust has been working in partnership with Northern Ireland Water on a regreening programme since 2020. During that time, the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity has planted around 476,000 native trees on Northern Ireland Water’s land.
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Go green in 15
Help us celebrate 15 years of the Green Tree Schools Award by completing 15 eco challenges.
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Protecting trees and woods
Don't let Government ditch its environment protection promise
After months of uncertainty about Government’s commitment to protect and restore nature, we still need answers. Abandoning nature is not an option.