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Seed dispersal: 5 ways trees spread their seeds
Trees have found several ingenious ways to ensure their seeds are spread far and wide. Some use wind or water, some use explosive force, and some hitch a ride on passing animals. We look at each of these clever methods.
Amy Lewis • 23 Aug 2019
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Animal tracking: prints and poo identification for kids
Many animals can be hard to spot in the wild, but they leave plenty of clues behind. Learn how to identify animal tracks, poo and other signs.
Danielle Wesley • 17 Feb 2020
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Winter tree identification: a guide to bark, buds and twigs
Without their characteristic blossom or leaves, winter trees become tricky to identify. Our guide to winter tree identification will help you recognise them using their bark, buds and twigs.
Charlotte Varela • 04 Feb 2026
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11 easy autumn leaf crafts and activities for kids
Get creative with your kids this autumn and use fallen leaves to make rubbings, prints, wreaths, animal pictures and superhero masks.
Danielle Wesley • 02 Oct 2026
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What is a mast year? How and why it happens
Discover what a mast year is, what it means for trees and wildlife and what the data tells us about autumn 2025.
Alex Marshall • 13 Jul 2026
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First signs of autumn: 6 seasonal changes to look out for
Discover when autumn starts and the signs of the season – look for leaves changing colour, autumn fruits and seeds, migrating birds, ivy flowering and incredible fungi.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 16 Sept 2026
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Apple
Tart, tangy and crisp. The fruit of the apple tree is a firm favourite in the UK. And although they’re not native, we’ve been breeding them for centuries as eaters, cookers and to make cider.
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Common symptoms of tree pests and diseases
Trees can suffer from pests and diseases at any time, here we explain the most common reasons why your tree could be struggling to thrive and what symptoms to look out for.
Matt Elliot • 18 Aug 2020