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11 rare birds in Britain's woodland
Find out all about 11 rare birds in British woodland, and why they are so elusive.
Charlotte Varela • 10 Apr 2019
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Bird song identification: UK garden birds
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or simply find out who's taking centre stage, our simple guide will introduce you to the top garden regulars.
Amy Lewis • 01 May 2020
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common centipede
Scuttling hunter with a venomous kick. The common centipede uses its many legs to hunt other invertebrates on the woodland floor.
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Partnerships
Aviva
We’re working with Aviva to deliver nature-based solutions to climate change across the UK.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Purple emperor
Despite its exotic appearance, the purple emperor is as typical of UK woodland as the mighty oak. It’s elusive and beautiful, but has quite the unsavoury appetite.
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Foraging in July: nature's best summer food for foraging
Here are our top six edible wild plants to look out for in July, with tips on what to look for and how to harvest, cook and eat them.
Helen Keating • 08 Jul 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
Tree sparrow
Shy and sweet countryside-lovers. The tree sparrow is rarely seen around humans, but might be spotted in lowland farmland when there's some grain to snaffle.
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Christmas nature quiz
Test your knowledge of the plants and animals connected with our festive traditions.
Charlie Mellor • 11 Dec 2024
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Blog
Can you eat crab apples? Three favourite crab apple recipes
With their terrifically tart and tangy flavour, crab apples are a favourite foraged food.
Helen Keating • 24 Oct 2018
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Plant trees
Planning your community wood
Find out how to plan your community wood's management and maintenance, from the site boundaries and pathways to the trees and wildlife that lives there.