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Northern Ireland must increase tree planting urgently
The State of Woods and Trees 2025: Northern Ireland report reveals that Northern Ireland not only has the lowest woodland cover in the UK and Ireland, but is also failing to meet its own tree planting targets.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Young People's Forest at Mead
Smalley
161.13 ha (398.15 acres)
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Press centre
Farmers share tales of 'living legends' and nature on their land
From an ancient oak which survived a hit from a Lancaster Bomber in World War Two to a 150-year-old pear tree – classically taken portraits tell a story of how farmers are helping to protect ancient and veteran trees.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust buys ancient woodland in Kingdom of Mourne
The Trust has taken ownership of 156 hectares of Northern Ireland's Mourne Park estate with ambitions to restore ancient woodland and open it to the public.
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Blog
Why are bees important? And how you can help them
Bees are important for wildlife, for woods and trees, and even for our own lives. Find out why, discover why bees are in trouble and learn how you can help them.
Charlotte Varela • 26 Apr 2023
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Blog
Foraging in June: edible flowers, plants and herbs
From fresh flowers to tender leaves, here are some edible plants to forage in June. These are my top tips on where to find them, and how to turn them into something tasty.
Helen Keating • 24 Jun 2021
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Blog
True or false? British rainforest facts quiz
Do you know how Britain's rainforest measures up against its tropical cousins? How about the plants, animals and climate? Test your knowledge and learn about these amazing places with our rainforest facts quiz.
Charlie Mellor • 18 Jun 2025
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Partnerships
L'Occitane
A partnership that's helping restore native woodland, improve climate resilience and create nature-rich spaces for future generations.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Traveller's joy
Also known as old man’s beard, this woody member of the buttercup family is often seen scrambling over hedgerows.
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Support us
Help us save and restore Buckland Wood
We need your support to save a globally important temperate rainforest.