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What is the difference between butterflies and moths?

When the two look so similar, is there actually a difference between a butterfly and a moth? Find out how to separate the two and discover the truth behind some common myths about moths.

Charlotte Varela  •  21 Jul 2023

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Wood Wise – citizen science

The spring 2015 issue of Wood Wise looks at citizen science – projects that mobilise the general public for scientific knowledge gathering.

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Children's author Michael Morpurgo backs project bringing city children into nature and farming

The Woodland Trust is working with Farms for City Children, a charity founded by Michael and Clare Morpurgo to connect city children with nature and farming.

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Protected trees: how to know which trees are protected

Our guide explains the different methods of protection, how to check what’s already in place and what you can do to protect trees that are important to you.

Nicole Hillier  •  17 Jul 2020

About us

How we are run

We were established in 1972 and we are now the UK's largest woodland conservation charity. 

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Farm diversification: ideas, grants and examples

In these days of pressurised farm incomes, trees and woods may offer a number of ways to help diversify farm income streams and bring cost savings too.

John Tucker  •  23 Jan 2018

Protecting trees and woods

Neighbourhood planning

Woods and trees can help make your community a healthier, wealthier and happier place to live and work.