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Trees woods and wildlife
Acute oak decline
Our native oaks are under pressure like never before. They are declining at an unprecedented rate due to drought, flooding, pollution, pests and diseases.
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Blog
Red admiral butterfly: identification and recording
Learn how to identify red admiral butterflies, their caterpillars and pupae with our handy guide, and record your sightings with Nature's Calendar.
Amy Lewis • 24 Apr 2020
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red-necked longhorn beetle
The red-necked longhorn beetle is native to eastern Asia and is a serious threat to trees in the genus Prunus like cherries and plums. Its larvae tunnel and feed under the bark and in the wood causing low fruit yield and possible death.
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Press centre
Skipinnish Oak crowned UK Tree of the Year 2024
A centuries-old oak nestled in the heart of Lochaber, Scotland, has been dubbed ‘Tree of the Year’ in the Woodland Trust’s prestigious competition.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red campion
These flashy woodland guardians have strong links to myths and mysticism. They are favourites of plenty of woodland insects – and fairies – and bloom a cheerful pink soon after the bluebell has finished flowering.
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Journal
Wood Wise – iconic oak
The summer 2019 issue of Wood Wise tells the story of oak – of its role in British culture, as a haven for wildlife, and the threats it faces.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dark crimson underwing moth
A rare beauty – the dark crimson underwing moth startles predators with its deep red hindwings and depends on mature oak trees for survival.
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Support us
Yonder Oak Wood Appeal
Devon is where it all began for us 50 years ago. Now, thanks to your generous support, we're celebrating the creation of Yonder Oak Wood – a vast wooded landscape.
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Press centre
The death of the Major Oak
Ed Pyne, senior conservation adviser at the Woodland Trust, responds to the news that the Major Oak has died.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Forest bug
A living woodland crest, the forest bug is a shieldbug that loves nothing more than the sap of oak trees. Look for them on woodland edges in the summer.