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Biomimicry quiz: true or false?
Was the bullet train redesigned after studying flying fish? Did slime mould inspire city planning? Test your knowledge on biomimicry with our quiz.
Hanako Shimada • 13 Apr 2026
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Trees woods and wildlife
Whitethroat
A summer visitor with a scratchy song. Around one million of these birds head to the UK each year to breed.
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Protecting trees and woods
Growing the future: Woodland Trust General Election manifesto priorities
Action to protect, restore and expand our native woods and trees is at the heart of the change we need.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Canker stain
A serious fungal disease of plane, canker stain is usually fatal and can kill trees within two to five years.
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Video
Restoration techniques at Raincliffe Woods
We're working with Raincliffe Community Woodland Enterprise to restore ancient woodland at Raincliffe Woods, near Scarborough. Site manager Mark Feather addresses some of the common concerns and explains the techniques being used at the site.
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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
Ivy
Clingy, luscious, misunderstood. Ivy has long been accused of strangling trees, but it doesn’t harm the tree at all, and even supports at least 50 species of wildlife.
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Blog
Eco-friendly ways to recycle Christmas waste
Enjoy the festivities while limiting your environmental impact with our tips on how to responsibly dispose of Christmas cards, trees, wrapping and food.
Charlie Mellor • 24 Dec 2020
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Campaign with your school
Young people have powerful voices. Encourage students to start an environmental campaign to inspire positive change for trees and woods.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Poplar, black
Imposing, elegant, rare. The black poplar was once a staple of Britain’s landscape but these days, the trees are few and far between.