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Trees woods and wildlife
Cockchafer beetle
Cute and clumsy. The charming, but alarmingly large, cockchafer spends late spring sensing for the perfect mate with its fanned antennae. Spot them in woodland clearings or bumping into lit windows in late spring.
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Press centre
Highland lodge announced as Scottish Rainforest Centre
95-year old Couldoran House will be reborn as the Scottish Rainforest Centre and operate as a hub in efforts to conserve the rare and threatened habitat.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Elm, field
A phoenix from the ashes, the field elm has been able to recover from the decimation of Dutch elm disease thanks to its ability to grow easily. However, it’s still under threat, along with the wildlife that relies on it.
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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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Torriano Primary School tackles climate change with Lauren Child
Watch the London school plant free trees with Charlie and Lola author, Lauren Child, to make a change for the better.
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Creating a community forest garden in London
Free fruit and nut trees are contributing to a fun and educational new garden in Dulwich. It’s managed by Arbor Projects, who work with councils and housing associations to help residents improve and enjoy their green spaces.
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Celebrating 20 years of 'Woods on Your Doorstep'
20 years of "Woods on Your Doorstep". Creating woodlands within walking distance of cities, towns, and villages across Northern Ireland. Find out how these natural spaces have benefitted the community.
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Woodland Creation: nature-based solutions
Find out how the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland woodland creation team is working with landowners to create new woods in the Faughan Valley.
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Fingle Woods volunteers
Find out more about the Fingle Woods volunteers and why they were nominated for an award.
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Hayden Gabriel - volunteer speaker
Find out more about Hayden's volunteering role and why she was nominated for an award.
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