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Research shows only 12% of local authorities have an action plan for nature recovery
The Woodland Trust is urging local authorities to declare a nature emergency and take steps to restore severely depleted wildlife and green spaces in their communities.
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Drone sows 75,000 native tree seeds to triple rainforest cover in Cornwall and Devon
An ambitious drone tree-seeding trial in the South West could revolutionise the expansion of rainforests.
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Dalkeith named heritage tree hotspot as experts record 500 “living legends”
Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year.
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Volunteers collect over 11m rare seeds for nature restoration work in Scotland
The project launched in 2023 with an initial target of collecting one million seeds. A 100 dedicated volunteers have collected the rare and precious seeds by hand from remote locations – enabling an estimated 7.8 million trees to be grown for woodland restoration projects in Scotland.
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Is ivy poisonous?
Discover whether ivy is poisonous and learn more about where it grows, how to take care of it in your garden and why it’s a great plant for wildlife.
Kate Lewthwaite • 17 Aug 2021
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Summer tree identification: can you name these nine trees?
Which trees do you recognise? Test your knowledge and see if you can get top marks!
Helen Keating • 13 Jul 2020
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World rainforest quiz: 12 interesting facts
Try our rainforest quiz to discover 12 fascinating rainforest facts and find out just what makes these forests so unique.
Rory Morrow • 10 Nov 2025
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More than 10 million trees planted across the Northern Forest
More than 10 million trees have now been established across the North of England as part of the Northern Forest scheme, which launched in 2018.
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Chiffchaff or willow warbler? How to tell the difference
Chiffchaffs and willow warblers migrate to our shores every spring. Can you tell them apart? Discover the differences in appearance, call and habitat.
Alex Marshall • 03 Feb 2025
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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