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Adder

Shy but full of surprises, the adder is the UK’s only venomous snake. It spends its days in woodland, soaking up the sun and swallowing its prey whole.

Press centre

Vandalism at Young People’s Forest will not derail nature project, says Woodland Trust

Structures damaged by recent vandalism at the Young People's Forest at Mead will cost thousands of pounds to repair.

Blog

Do robins migrate? When garden birds migrate and return

Find out when robins – and other unexpected garden birds – migrate to and from our shores.

Charlotte Varela  •  10 May 2019

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Fox hunting in Woodland Trust woods

Read the Woodland Trust's position on fox hunting in our woods.

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.

Blog

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

Visiting woods

Discover woods in autumn

A visit to the woods during this spectacular season is always a treat. Grab your woolly scarf, pull on your wellies and venture out into the crisp autumn air. Listen to the crunch of leaves beneath your feet and get swept away in all that this season has to offer.

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The Man Who Planted Trees - KS2 assembly

Inspire your pupils with this thought-provoking tale that shows how one person's actions can make a lasting difference. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.

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Recycle in school

Harness pupil power to cut your school’s waste and help the environment.