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Trees woods and wildlife
Stoat
Fast and definitely furious. The stoat is not afraid to take on prey more than five times its size. Up trees or underground, there are few places this potent predator won’t go in search of its next meal.
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Blog
Foraging in October: which wild mushrooms can you eat?
Explore the world of foraging with these top wild fungi picking and cooking tips. Here are five edible fungi that are easy to identify.
Helen Keating • 29 Oct 2018
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Blog
Foraging in September: edible wild plants and berries to look out for
Ten edible wild plants and mushrooms to forage for in September, with tips on what to look for and how to gather and eat them.
Rory Morrow • 25 Sept 2024
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pear, Plymouth
Rare, charming, foul-smelling. Plymouth pear was named after where it was found in the 1800s. Its fruit feeds wildlife, and its blossom, though beautiful, has quite a smell.
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Blog
How to whittle for kids and beginners
Follow our easy whittling instructions for children and beginners with guidance, safety tips and project ideas.
Rachel Hoskins • 02 May 2019
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Blog
How to make a nature trail for kids
Make your family’s woodland walks extra fun by following our top tips to create your own nature trail.
Danielle Wesley • 15 Jul 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pine hawk-moth
A master of disguise, both as caterpillar and moth. The pine hawk-moth lives up to its name, laying its eggs on pine needles for its caterpillars to feast on.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Mistle thrush
Britain’s largest songbird. Renowned for defending its food supply. Named for its love of mistletoe berries.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Adder
Shy but full of surprises, the adder is the UK’s only venomous snake. It spends its days in woodland, soaking up the sun and swallowing its prey whole.
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Ausewell Wood appeal, Dartmoor
With its dramatic rocky outcrops, raw and rugged beauty, and precious, endangered wildlife, Ausewell Wood is the lost world that needs your help.