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About us
Protecting living legends: the search for our ancient trees
Since 2006, the Ancient Tree Hunt has recorded over 233,200 ancient and veteran trees, but we've only just scratched the surface. New research is helping us discover trees so that we can better record and protect them.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bilberry
Traditional healer and tea-time favourite. This low-growing shrub has potent medicinal powers harnessed for almost a thousand years, while its blue-black berries make excellent jams, pies and liqueurs.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cabin Wood
Killymoon
6.56 ha (16.21 acres)
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Blog
The UK's extinct animals: can we bring them back?
Could lynx, wolves and bears roam the UK's woodland once more? Find out if these extinct species could ever return.
Sally Bavin • 12 Aug 2020
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Press centre
Woodland Trust nears tree protection milestone as Living Legends petition gathers pace
A petition calling for stronger laws to protect important trees like the Sycamore Gap is tantalisingly close to its 100,000 target, says the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunollie Wood
Oban
31.88 ha (78.78 acres)
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When you become a member of the Woodland Trust, you accept the terms and conditions set out here.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Burntollet Wood
East of Londonderry
22.67 ha (56.02 acres)
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Blog
Where does mistletoe grow?
Mistletoe is a familiar Christmas staple, associated with folklore and midwinter tradition. But where does it grow and how can you find it in the wild?
Hanako Shimada • 23 Dec 2024
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Support our Urban Woodland Appeal
Urban woods are the green lungs at the heart of communities, essential for the health of people and wildlife. Help give them a future.