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Whitebeam, Arran

Rare, rugged, isolated. Arran whitebeam is one of the rarest and most endangered trees in the world. It is a hybrid of rowan and rock whitebeam which has stayed on the Isle of Arran since the last glaciers were formed.

Trees woods and wildlife

Cow parsley

A true roadside stunner, cow parsley is a familiar sight in the UK. It’s a hardy plant which is popular with pollinators and grows just about anywhere.

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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.

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Buying a wood

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

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Our sustainability strategy

Our sustainability strategy aims to transform our approach to social and environmental responsibility by 2030.

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Spring's vital signs 

This activity is now closed. Thank you for helping us track the signs of spring with your school!

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9 carnivorous plants to spot in the UK

Did you know there are carnivorous plants in the UK? Take a look at some of the predatory and parasitic plants you could spot in our woods and wetlands.

Charlotte Varela  •  28 Jun 2023

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The passionate and committed people who work here are the roots of everything we do as the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.