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Is ivy poisonous?
Discover whether ivy is poisonous and learn more about where it grows, how to take care of it in your garden and why it’s a great plant for wildlife.
Kate Lewthwaite • 17 Aug 2021
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Every year, thousands of people give their precious time to help us protect and care for woods and trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Young People's Forest at Mead
Smalley
161.13 ha (398.15 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bristle mosses
Bristly, spongy, and very sensitive to pollution, the bristle mosses are true tree lovers. Whereas most woodland mosses grow on the ground, look for these on tree trunks, branches and twigs.
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Press centre
Research shows only 12% of local authorities have an action plan for nature recovery
The Woodland Trust is urging local authorities to declare a nature emergency and take steps to restore severely depleted wildlife and green spaces in their communities.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, red
Fiery, fast and spiked, the red oak is a fast-growing tree native to North America. It is often planted as an ornamental tree for its flaming autumn colour. Although it isn’t as valuable to wildlife as our native oaks, it’s popular with nesting birds and pollinators.
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Plant trees
Tree pack FAQs
Got a question about our free tree packs? Take a look at our frequently asked questions.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Little Doward Woods
Wyastone Leys nr Whitchurch
82.39 ha (203.59 acres)
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Video
A new wood full of potential for business and nature
In 2021, Chelsea Wills and Phil Johncock planted a spectacular six-acre nature reserve above Lee Bay, North Devon with MOREwoods. Just three years later, they're holding woodland yoga sessions and have plans to coppice trees for their artisan woodworking business.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dutch elm disease
This now infamous tree disease has killed millions of elm trees in the UK over the last 50 years. It’s changed parts of our landscape forever and it’s still spreading north.