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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.
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Blog
Witches' brooms: what they look like and why they form
Witches' brooms look like a dense tangled bird nest. But what are they and what causes them?
Annabel Kemp • 12 Nov 2024
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Press centre
High Alert installation takes public art into the woods
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland is hosting a public art exhibition by Rob Hilken at three of its sites in August and September.
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Press centre
Agroforestry for Scottish farming’s future
The Scottish Government is crafting its new agricultural support scheme, representing the biggest change in the support and regulation of land use and management in Scotland for 40 years.
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Video
Hayden Gabriel - volunteer speaker
Find out more about Hayden's volunteering role and why she was nominated for an award.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Poplar, white
Hardy, pale, magical. White poplar might not be native, but it is naturalised in the UK. It supports early pollinators and is an excellent coastal windbreaker, tolerating salty winds and exposure.
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Blog
Broadleaf autumn issue: it packs a crunch!
The latest Broadleaf is full of surprises, as we travel from the busy streets of Belfast to the remote foothills of Ben Nevis in search of inspiring stories about trees.
Vincent Crump • 22 Sept 2025
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Trees woods and wildlife
Nuthatch
Scuttling tree climbers. Look for these woodland specialists hurrying up and down tree trunks in search of food.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Blackthorn
Early to blossom, blackthorn trees have clouds of snow-white flowers in early spring. They’re best known for their rich, inky, dark fruits used to make a favourite wintry tipple – sloe gin.
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Partnerships
Moto Foundation
Our partnership is driving tree planting efforts all over the UK.