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Plant trees
Types of woodland management
A detailed look at how and when to carry out the techniques of coppicing, pollarding, formative pruning and thinning.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient trees
Ancient trees are irreplaceable. Steeped in history, these impressive trees have been standing tall for hundreds of years and are invaluable homes for wildlife.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hedgerows
Small but mighty, hedges are an essential refuge for wildlife, clean our air, capture carbon, reduce flooding and give clues to historic land management. Find out more.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Goldfinch
Seed-eating specialists with a bright red face. Goldfinches are perfectly adapted to access food other birds can’t reach.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Devil’s coach horse beetle
Jet-black with an even darker reputation. The devil’s coach horse has long been associated with sinister forces. In reality, it is only other invertebrates that have cause to fear this voracious predator.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red-headed cardinal beetle
A flame-coloured sun worshiper, the red-headed cardinal basks in the summer sun in woods and hedgerows, and nestles under loose bark on broadleaved trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red campion
These flashy woodland guardians have strong links to myths and mysticism. They are favourites of plenty of woodland insects – and fairies – and bloom a cheerful pink soon after the bluebell has finished flowering.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wood anemone
Sun-loving, gentle, a mark of the old. Wood anemone is one of the first spring blooms, arriving to take in the light through the leafless canopy in broadleaf woodland. Look for them in old and ancient woodland that suits their slow growth.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hazel gloves fungus
An Atlantic rainforest specialist and a clue that points to a wood's ancient origins. It makes its home almost exclusively on old hazel trees and is a sure sign of clean air.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Help name our osprey chicks
Louis and Dorcha have raised two healthy chicks that are almost ready to take flight! We're ready to name them and we need your help. Choose your favourite name.