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Eucalyptus
Pleasant smelling, antiseptic, highly flammable. Eucalyptus might be the favourite of koalas in its native Australia, but in the UK it is insects which are drawn to its rich oil.
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Become a School Woodland Ambassador
Become a School Woodland Ambassador. Share your enthusiasm for trees and spread the word that woods are good!
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Video
Abi Reader, dairy farmer in Vale of Glamorgan
Abi explains the farm's experimental short rotation coppice system with a high protein arable crop between rows of native trees. The aim is to meet a universal goal: food production and a sustainable planet.
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Woodland Trust youth council
Meet the Woodland Trust youth council: a dedicated team of brilliant young volunteers aged 16-25 who are helping shape the future of woods and trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Lesser spotted woodpecker
Secretive tree-top dweller. The lesser spotted is our smallest, and rarest, woodpecker. These woodland specialists are one of the UK’s fastest-declining bird species.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Brimstone
A common master of disguise, the brimstone blends perfectly into the alder leaves it lays its eggs on. Spot them in early spring when they emerge from hibernation.
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Plant trees
MOREwoods
Want to plant 500+ trees on at least half a hectare? Apply for saplings, advice and funding with our MOREwoods scheme.
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Blog
10 eco-friendly New Year's resolutions
Whether you’re making a small commitment or a big change, here are 10 ways to do your bit for nature with an eco-friendly New Year's resolution.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Dec 2021
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Blog
UK spider identification: 10 common species
Don't wait until spider season to appreciate these misunderstood creatures. Take a look at our guide to some of the most common spiders in the UK and learn how to identify them.
Charlotte Varela • 30 Oct 2024
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Partnerships
Lloyds Banking Group
Together we will plant 10 million trees over the next decade as part of Lloyds Banking Group’s investment in creating a cleaner, greener UK. These trees will help to reduce the impact of climate change, potentially absorbing 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.