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Tree of the Year shortlist announced showcasing UK's toughest trees
Ten tenacious trees that have defied gravity, faced the elements and even taken a hit from a cannonball are contending to be crowned UK Tree of the Year.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pine marten
Shy, curious and playful. The pine marten is a stealthy, acrobatic hunter that relies on the cover of woods and trees for its foraging missions. It’s critically endangered in England and Wales as much of its woodland habitat has been lost.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red deer
The majestic monarch of the glen. Our largest land mammal, red deer, are the royalty of UK woodland.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beard lichens
Dripping off the trees in clean-air woodlands, these beautiful bushy beard lichens adorn branches and trunks.
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Plant trees
Shelterbelt
Shelterbelts have been used for hundreds of years to protect livestock and crops from the elements. Find out how they can work on your land and the benefits they can provide.
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Plant trees
Creating a woodland: planning and design
Growing a wood from scratch is an ambitious undertaking, but thorough planning will put you on the path to success.
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Press centre
Gold for young designer’s garden at Tatton
A young designer has won gold at RHS Tatton for creating a unique garden to highlight the dramatic loss of treasured trees outside woods.
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Blog
Bird nest identification: How to identify common UK bird nests
Who nested here? Learn which clues point to the previous occupants of old bird nests with our photographic guide.
Hanako Shimada • 26 Jan 2026
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Blog
Wildflowers for bees: how to attract bees to your garden
Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. But there are things you can do in your garden to help reverse this trend including increasing food and habitat. Includes our top nine bee-friendly wildflowers to plant in your garden.
Helen Keating • 18 Mar 2019
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Blog
When do birds nest?
Some birds nest earlier than others. Find out all about the time of year birds nest and which are the earliest nesters.
Hannah Vickers • 17 Jan 2019