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Trees woods and wildlife
Asian and citrus longhorn beetles
The Asian longhorn beetle is a killer of broadleaf trees. It’s not in the UK yet, but there’s a high risk of it being imported on wood packaging.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Sycamore
Familiar, romantic, sticky. Sycamore might have been introduced by the Romans or in the 1500s. Since then, it’s colonised woodland, becoming a source of food and shelter for wildlife including aphids that leave behind their tacky honeydew.
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Press centre
Team assembles to upskill the west coast to save Scotland’s rainforest
A team of nature conservationists have come together to develop a skill-boosting programme equipping local people to earn a living saving Scotland’s rainforest.
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Our ambassadors help us stand up for trees. Find out all about them.
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Blog
Why are native woods important for biodiversity?
Native woods and trees support an incredible diversity of life. Find out why protecting and creating native woodland is the best way to recover nature and secure the future of our woodland species.
Karen Hornigold • 21 Jul 2020
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2023's winning projects
Discover the winning projects that are impacting woods and trees through our very first Igniting Innovation challenge.
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Visiting woods
Thompson Wood
Thompson Wood is in South Norfolk, a landscape renowned for its post-glacial pingo ponds. The site is being transformed into a rich mosaic of habitats for wildlife to thrive and for the local community to enjoy.
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Blog
Why do leaves change colour and fall off in autumn?
Autumn is the most spectacular season thanks to our deciduous trees. But why is autumn colour better some years than others? Find out why.
Helen Keating • 02 Oct 2020
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Press centre
Green rewards with the Green Tree Schools Award
The Woodland’s Trust’s free and innovative environmental scheme for schools makes learning “fantastic”, bringing focus, freedom, and fun to the classroom.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Noctule bat
Often seen flying high above the tree-tops, the noctule bat is the largest bat in the UK. This species relies on tree holes to roost in and is often confused for a swift when on the wing.