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Green Farm appeal, Norfolk
Only 9% of Norfolk is wooded. We have an opportunity to almost double the tree cover in our care in the county, but we need your support to help us buy the land we need to create a new native woodland.
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Poisonous mushrooms: 8 most dangerous UK mushrooms
Your guide to 8 of the most poisonous mushrooms in the UK, including the terrifyingly named deathcap, destroying angel and funeral bell. Find out where they grow, how to identify them and why you should steer clear!
Hanako Shimada • 19 Feb 2025
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Insect identification: common UK insects
There are a staggering 27,000 types of insect in the UK. Let's take a look at some of our most common insect groups and how you can identify them.
Charlotte Varela • 09 Oct 2023
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Luggiebank Wood
North Lanarkshire
26.52 ha (65.53 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bearded tooth fungus
Tufty and beard-like, this rare and legally protected fungus has a reputation for easing dementia.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hemlock, western
Dense and graceful, the western hemlock is a handsome tree with drooping branches of soft needles. Introduced in the 1800s, the tree casts such heavy shade that not much can live beneath it.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Slow worm
Legless lizards which are often mistaken for snakes. These sleek and subtle creatures are a common sight in UK woodland.
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Privately owned Wood
Carlisle Park
Northumberland
7.59 ha (18.75 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Cherry, sour
Acidic fruits that are adored by birds. This tree gives astonishing displays of blossom in spring along hedgerows and woods.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Kingfisher
Lightning fast and technicoloured, seeing a kingfisher always feels special. Spot them near rivers, diving low to catch tiny fish with impressive dexterity.