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Review of the year
Take a look at the major milestones in our work for woods and trees between June 2023 and May 2024.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Londonthorpe Woods
Grantham
77.21 ha (190.79 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, holm
With its evergreen leaves, the holm oak is a bold splash of colour in the winter months. It was first introduced in the 1500s and, though it’s not as adapted as our native oaks, it supports plenty of our wildlife.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Monkey puzzle
Distinctive and spiky, the monkey puzzle has been making strong impressions since dinosaurs roamed the earth. These days, jays and squirrels feast on its nuts.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Fieldfare
A winter visitor with an appetite for fruit. As the days begin to shorten, fieldfares head to the UK en masse. The fruit and berries of our native trees provide a vital source for these migrants.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Speckled wood
Understated yet headstrong, the speckled wood spends its time basking in sun-dappled woodland and fiercely patrolling its patch.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Elm zig-zag sawfly
The newest threat to our already damaged elm populations, the larvae of the elm zig-zag sawfly can defoliate whole trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak processionary moth
The oak processionary moth not only strips oak trees of their leaves, leaving them vulnerable, but also poses a health risk to humans causing rashes and breathing difficulties.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Phytophthora lateralis
A fatal fungus-like species that attacks Lawson cypress, Phytophthora lateralis stops trees from transporting vital nutrients.