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What do foxes eat? And more facts about foxes
Whether we live in the countryside or a bustling city, most of us have seen a fox. But how much do you know about one of our most iconic animals?
Charlotte Varela • 16 Aug 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash
One of our most beloved trees. Ash is one of the most common trees in the UK, but as ash dieback sweeps through, is it set to be erased from our countryside?
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Trees woods and wildlife
Tree bumblebee
A new arrival and a welcome addition to the UK's bumblebees. This enterprising bee has quickly set up home across Britain and happily takes to nest boxes and other human-made spaces in our gardens.
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Plant trees
Boosting biodiversity at RAF Benson Primary School
Teaching assistant Adèle explains why the school’s free tree pack is great news for pupils, wildlife and the environment.
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Blog
How to prune apple trees in winter
Follow these simple winter pruning tips to keep your apple trees looking good and producing a great crop each season.
Hanako Shimada • 27 Jan 2026
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Trees woods and wildlife
Great spruce bark beetle
The great spruce bark beetle damages spruce trees by tunnelling into the bark. This pest was accidentally introduced into the UK in 1982 and now has become established in Western England, Wales and Southern Scotland.
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Blog
8 enchanting rainforests to explore in the UK
UK rainforests are even rarer than their tropical counterparts, and just as beautiful. Brimming with wildlife, entwined with local history and overflowing with magic, here are eight of the best to explore.
Charlotte Varela • 12 Mar 2025
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Heartwood Forest appeal, St Albans
Our supporters helped us create the largest new native forest in England. Just a stone's throw from London, Heartwood Forest offers a place to escape without travelling far from the city.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nor Wood, Cook Spring & Owler Car
Dronfield
30.57 ha (75.54 acres)
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Why are bees important? And how you can help them
Bees are important for wildlife, for woods and trees, and even for our own lives. Find out why, discover why bees are in trouble and learn how you can help them.
Charlotte Varela • 26 Apr 2023