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Cuckoo
A cunning master of misdirection, the cuckoo’s reputation precedes it. These brood parasites spook woodland birds from their nests, then lay their own eggs in them to be brought up by the host.
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Press centre
Over 40% of new road schemes across England impact irreplaceable ancient woods
With 43% of major new road schemes across England causing huge damage to both ancient woodland and veteran trees, planned changes to the Government’s transport policy don’t go nearly far enough.
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Press centre
Explore autumn’s beauty in native woodlands near you
Autumn has officially arrived, and the Woodland Trust has highlighted a list of woods to visit across Northern Ireland where you can see the stunning change in season.
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Press centre
Budget Day 2024: what Holyrood should do for woods and trees
If Scotland is to meet its climate goals and restore nature to a thriving condition, we need more native trees and woods, and we need them in good condition.
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Blog
What do deer eat? What are antlers made of? And more deer facts
From the dainty muntjac to the mighty red stag, the UK is home to six species of wild deer. Learn more about these fascinating creatures.
James Martin • 03 May 2019
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Press centre
Tree planting progress ‘near glacial' as Government releases new figures
Government tree planting figures published today show that targets to create new woodland in England have been missed again.
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Blog
UK bats: a guide to bats in your garden
Explore the most likely bats you'll spot from your garden and how to help them out with our biodiversity-boosting gardening tips.
Helen Keating • 22 May 2020
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Rainforest appeal
Help support our vital conservation work to protect our vanishingly rare woodland habitats before we lose them forever.
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Snaizeholme appeal, North Yorkshire
Thanks to your support, we have the chance to turn a tree-less landscape into a thriving haven for red squirrels and declining woodland birds in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Visiting woods
Spring's vital signs report 2025
Find out about how frogspawn, blackthorn and song thrush are affected by a changing climate.