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Rhinoceros beetle

Big and bold deadwood lovers. These impressive insects need trees to feed and breed.

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Hedgehog poo & tracks: identify signs of hedgehogs

Is a hedgehog visiting your garden? Learn how to identify the signs these prickly characters leave behind.

James Martin  •  16 Mar 2020

Visiting woods

Woodland management plans under review

Information about our woodland management plans under review.

Partnerships

Nationwide Building Society

Just one in five UK citizens live within easy walking distance of a wood. We want to change that and Nationwide is giving us a helping hand.

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9 fun ideas for family winter walks

Head out into the fresh air and get inspired with our ideas for winter woodland walks - enjoy spotting wildlife, scavenger hunts, winter picnics and more.

Danielle Wesley  •  14 Dec 2020

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The oldest tree in the UK: how long do trees live?

Discover the oldest tree in the UK - and the world - and why ancient trees are so important.

Charlie Mellor  •  29 Jan 2024

Protecting trees and woods

Scotland's nature needs help to recover and thrive

We need a robust delivery strategy for biodiversity in Scotland.

Partnerships

Lloyds Banking Group

Together we will plant 10 million trees over the next decade as part of Lloyds Banking Group’s investment in creating a cleaner, greener UK. These trees will help to reduce the impact of climate change, potentially absorbing 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

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Woodland Trust Scotland Buys Highland Estate

Woodland Trust Scotland has completed the purchase of the 4,500-acre Couldoran Estate in Wester Ross, a site it plans to transform for the benefit of people and wildlife.

Plant trees

Buying a wood

Buying a wood for your community group has benefits, and may create a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility.