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Protecting trees and woods
Advice and support
If you own or manage an ancient wood, we can guide you through the restoration process.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Swallow
Symbol of summer and aerial acrobat. A bird with an instantly recognisable silhouette, the speedy swallow can out-fly most predators.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak lace bug
An insect pest which attacks oaks, the oak lace bug can reduce growth and weaken trees. With number of other diseases already affecting oaks, the arrival of the oak lace bug would pose a serious threat.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Willow, grey
A soft, silvery lover of damp woodland, the grey willow is a bit scruffy but full of charm. Caterpillars flock to feed on its leaves and its fuzzy catkins are an early pollen source for pollinators.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Crab apple
A symbol of fertility and a forager's delight. Crab apple trees are associated with love and marriage and its small, hard fruits make an exquisite, jewel-coloured jelly.
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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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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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Privately owned Wood
Northbay Woodland
Na h-Eileanan an Iar
0.72 ha (1.78 acres)
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Wood
Northbay Woodland
Na h-Eileanan an Iar
2.22 ha (5.49 acres)
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Aird Common Grazings Wood
Muir of Aird
Na h-Eileanan an Iar
9.91 ha (24.49 acres)