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Trees woods and wildlife
Deathwatch beetle
Destroyer of wood. Omen of death. The deathwatch beetle might be small, but it can have a big impact. Listen out for its rhythmic tapping in old trees and buildings.
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Charter for Trees, Woods and People
Discover the ten principles that set out the modern day relationship between people and trees and a vision for a future where we can be stronger together.
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Video
Torriano Primary School tackles climate change with Lauren Child
Watch the London school plant free trees with Charlie and Lola author, Lauren Child, to make a change for the better.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Spud Wood
Lymm
17.22 ha (42.55 acres)
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Blog
Types of bee in the UK: how to tell the difference
From fluffy bumblebees to pint-sized mining bees, we take a look at the key characteristics of some of our most common species.
Charlotte Varela • 31 Jul 2023
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common dog violet
A charming sanctuary for butterflies, common in UK woodland. Look to the woodland floor for a flush of purple and you might see fritillary butterflies feeding and laying their eggs.
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Blog
What do blackbirds eat? And how to feed them
Ever wondered what blackbirds eat? Learn about their diet and how you can attract these delightful birds to your garden.
James Martin • 28 Jun 2019
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About us
Working together
Working closely with others is one of the key ways we achieve our policy goals. We are members of a number of advocacy partnerships, which include other NGOs, parliamentary groups and professional institutes.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Rose chafer
With striking, iridescent bodies that shimmer like oil slicks in the sunshine, rose chafers are easy to spot as they crawl among the flowers on summer days.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common bird’s nest fungus
Clinging to twigs and branches like tiny birds’ nests, each common bird’s nest fungus looks like a clutch of white eggs.