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What’s the difference between nuts and seeds?
When it comes to nuts and seeds, it’s easy to get confused by name, size and other factors. Here’s our guide to work out which is which, along with some handy examples.
Charlie Mellor • 29 Aug 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Rook
Raucous relative of the crow. After a day foraging in the fields, rooks head to the trees en masse; a noisy congregation settling down for a good night’s sleep among the branches.
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Case study
Improving woodland management in the South Downs
A case study demonstrating the benefits of active forest management, including boosting the local economy and providing an educational resource for communities.
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Protecting trees and woods
Creating a neighbourhood plan
Our tips and resources for sourcing and compiling evidence to support your neighbourhood plan.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Scaly male fern
Poised, damp-loving, hardy. The scaly male fern is a tough old specimen that thrives in damp woodland, as well as on open heaths and hillsides.
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Press centre
One little word makes a huge difference for Scotland’s dwindling ancient woods
Campaigners are celebrating a major victory as new policy bars developments damaging ancient woods and trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Great spotted woodpecker
Not afraid to make itself heard. The great spotted woodpecker is equipped with a toolkit that makes it a true woodland specialist. Its strong beak and shock-absorbing skull are perfect for finding food and making its home among the trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Willow, crack
Scruffy and loud, the crack willow is named after its habit of splitting with cracks and fissures, and how noisy its branches are when they break. It’s one of the largest willows and its leaves are popular with moth caterpillars.
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Blog
What is pollination?
Learn about pollination and why it is so important for the natural world.
Danielle Wesley • 08 Apr 2019
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Protecting trees and woods
Kent quarry extension is one of the biggest threats of the 21st century
Having destroyed 32ha of ancient wood in 2013, new quarry plans threaten at least another 50ha.