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Trees woods and wildlife
What we are doing about tree pests and diseases
We are fighting back against pests and diseases. Find out what we're doing to prevent the spread and protect the UK’s trees.
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Blog
What do birds eat in the wild?
From garden birds to waterfowl and summer migrants, find out what birds eat in the wild and how their diet can change with the seasons.
Hannah Vickers • 08 Apr 2019
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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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Video
Tree planting for climate and biodiversity
Klare Owen is a self-proclaimed hobby farmer near Aberystwyth. In a bid to boost biodiversity, combat climate change and visually transform the landscape, she planted 2,250 trees through MOREwoods and MOREhedges.
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Blog
What can rings and black lines in tree trunks tell us?
We take a fascinating look at tree anatomy and explore the appearance of tree rings and other black lines.
Julia Lock • 29 Dec 2021
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Practical guidance
Residential developments and trees guide for planners and developers
A guide for developers and planners on the importance of trees and green spaces in housing developments and how to integrate them into the design process.
PDF (1.89 MB)
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Protecting trees and woods
Campaign win: new planning rules protect Scotland’s ancient woods and trees
Scotland's planning policy has been updated to protect irreplaceable ancient woods and trees from inappropriate development.
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Video
Meet the people behind our work: Cumbrian landscape
We have a vision to create new woodland where it's needed most. Pete Leeson is our man on the ground in the uplands of Cumbria, working with landowners to plant trees to benefit farms, local people and wildlife.
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Policy paper
Planting 50 million trees for a new Northern Forest
Our plan to plant 50 million trees across the North of England, transforming the landscape to make it more resilient, beautiful and prosperous.
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Blog
8 steps to achieving long-term mindfulness with woods and trees
Explore some woodland activities that you can take part in to gain positive health benefits.
Julia Lock • 22 Mar 2022