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Trees woods and wildlife
Greater stitchwort
Pretty, star-like and abundant along hedgerows. These plants have an explosive seed-dispersal mechanism. Disturb a large patch of them in summer and they go off like fireworks.
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Video
How gifts in wills have made a difference: Sally's legacy
A third of all the work we do is made possible by gifts in wills. Emily Baum shares the story of her aunt, Sally Whitaker, and the growing new woodland she wanted to help protect for her grand nieces and nephews to enjoy.
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Thetford Forest Park - Lynford Stag
Norfolk
2001.28 ha (4945.16 acres)
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Plant trees
How to grow a tree from seed
Growing a tree from a seed needn't be tricky. Find out how to do just that with our simple instructions.
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Blog
What do owls eat? And other owl facts
Find out all about what our feathered friends the owls eat, along with other interesting owl facts.
The Woodland Trust • 18 Jan 2019
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Three Rivers District Council Wood
Oxhey Woods
Hertfordshire
97.53 ha (241.00 acres)
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Blog
Which trees have catkins? And how to tell them apart
Find out what catkins look like, which trees have them, why they grow, and where and when to spot them.
Alex Marshall • 07 Jan 2025
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Woodland Trust Wood
Low Burnhall
Durham
67.29 ha (166.27 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hazel gloves fungus
An Atlantic rainforest specialist and a clue that points to a wood's ancient origins. It makes its home almost exclusively on old hazel trees and is a sure sign of clean air.