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Nature's heroes are under threat, but with your help, we can preserve the unmissable drama of our woods. Become a member today.

Trees woods and wildlife

Treecreeper

These tiny birds live and breathe trees. Spot treecreepers scuttling up branches looking for a tasty morsel to bring to their nests.

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What do buzzards eat? And more buzzard facts

Did you know the UK’s buzzard population had quadrupled since the 1970s? These majestic birds of prey are thriving, but what do they eat?

James Martin  •  21 Jun 2019

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Scotland

Scotland's woodland heritage is vast and varied, from the rugged Caledonian pinewoods to the rare and fragile temperate rainforests. We work to protect, restore, and create woods for wildlife and people.

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South West tree giveaway

We gave away more than 100,000 trees to farmers across the South West of England in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group.

Trees woods and wildlife

Oak, holm

With its evergreen leaves, the holm oak is a bold splash of colour in the winter months. It was first introduced in the 1500s and, though it’s not as adapted as our native oaks, it supports plenty of our wildlife.

Trees woods and wildlife

Comma

Tough, charming, rough around the edges. The comma is one of the few butterflies that is becoming more widespread, likely due to global warming.

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Skipinnish Oak crowned UK Tree of the Year 2024

A centuries-old oak nestled in the heart of Lochaber, Scotland, has been dubbed ‘Tree of the Year’ in the Woodland Trust’s prestigious competition.