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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Soil
Soil is the basis of most habitats on earth. Each and every woodland is a representation of the soil it grows on, and each handful is bustling with life.
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Press centre
New research proves woodland wildlife does wonders for wellbeing
Groundbreaking new research backed by the Woodland Trust proves that woods teeming with wildlife do wonders for your wellbeing.
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Press centre
Biggest ever tree planting year for fast-expanding Northern Forest
More than 1.9 million trees – enough to fill over 1,200 football pitches – were planted across the Northern Forest in the last year.
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Protecting trees and woods
HS2 rail link
HS2 is a grave threat to the UK’s ancient woods and veteran trees, with many at risk of loss or damage. We can’t let this happen.
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Blog
Common UK butterfly identification and facts
Identify some of the UK's most common butterflies, find out where to look for them, and learn more about their incredible lives.
Amy Lewis • 22 Jul 2019
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About us
Manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections
Find out all about the Woodland Trust's manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections.
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Blog
Animal tracks: snow print identification
A fresh coat of snow reveals the footprints of the secretive animals that call our woodland home. Learn how to identify some of the tracks you're likely to see in your local wood.
Charlie Mellor • 17 Jan 2022
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Trees woods and wildlife
Sycamore
Familiar, romantic, sticky. Sycamore might have been introduced by the Romans or in the 1500s. Since then, it’s colonised woodland, becoming a source of food and shelter for wildlife including aphids that leave behind their tacky honeydew.
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Blog
10 eco-friendly gifts for under £10
On a budget this Christmas? We’ve handpicked 10 affordable eco-friendly gifts that show you care for your loved ones and the environment too.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Oct 2024