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Create shade and shelter for livestock and crops

Cumbria farmers Paul and Nic Renison reduced lamb loss rates and improved soil health and farm productivity with new trees and hedges.

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Who can apply for research funding?

We welcome applications for Small Research Grant funding from individual investigators and project teams with an interest in the conservation of UK woods and trees.

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Frequently asked questions about gifts in wills

Find out more about how your gift could make a difference, choosing an executor, inheritance tax and other common enquiries.

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When do frogs spawn? And how to spot them

Find out when frogs spawn and the best time to spot these fascinating jellified clumps in ponds near you.

Karen Hornigold  •  18 Apr 2019

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Get inspired by William Shakespeare

Discover the trees and plants in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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300,000 households given new access to nature, new study of Northern Forest shows

More than 300,000 households have been given access to nature they previously didn’t have, a new Northern Forest study shows.

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Red squirrel

Bouncing bundles of bushy-tailed energy. The flash of a red squirrel leaping from branch to branch is an unforgettable, but increasingly rare sight in the UK’s woods. These charismatic creatures depend on woodland to survive.

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7 amazing woodland wildlife walks in Scotland

From otters and ospreys to fascinating fungi and flowers, Scotland's wildlife and scenery are spectacular. Check out 7 of our favourite woods for wildlife walks.

Charlie Mellor  •  15 Jul 2022

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Foraging in May: a guide to wild herbs and other edible plants

Find out which wild plants you can forage in May. Learn about edible plants with our quick identification guide and tips on how to find, eat and prepare them.

Helen Keating  •  08 May 2019