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Logging horse and 'Water Horse' team up to revive ancient Highland forest
The newest form of timber transport has teamed up with the oldest, in a bid to restore a spectacular remnant of Caledonian pinewood and Scotland’s rainforest.
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The Woodland Trust’s Mourne Park is awarded £2.5 million windfall from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Mourne Park is set to reopen following damage from Storms Darragh and Éowyn, with a significant financial windfall from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Fight the threats to Scotland’s native woods and trees
We advocate and work for the protection of Scotland’s precious native trees and ancient woodlands. What can the next Scottish Parliament do to make that protection stronger?
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Politicians plant six millionth tree of the Northern Forest
A host of dignitaries joined together to plant the six millionth tree of the Northern Forest, marking five years since the start of the ambitious project to link up Liverpool and Hull with trees.
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Highland estate as big as Glasgow to be revitalised in partnership between community, conservation charity and Aviva
Assynt Foundation, Woodland Trust Scotland and Aviva have struck a 30-year deal to revitalise a vast area in the northwest Highlands of Scotland.
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Blog
Reintroducing lost species
Species reintroductions are becoming increasingly important in restoring lost parts of an ecosystem. We discuss the issues, considerations and opportunities.
Karen Hornigold • 29 Jan 2019
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Common tree identification: top 10 beginner's trees
Our top ten trees to give you a crash course in common tree identification.
Helen Keating • 26 May 2021
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Data shows low fruit yield after wet spring
The latest update from Nature’s Calendar, the Woodland Trust’s citizen science project, suggests knock-on effects of heavy rainfall earlier in the year.
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Explore autumn’s beauty in native woodlands near you
Autumn has officially arrived, and the Woodland Trust has highlighted a list of woods to visit across Northern Ireland where you can see the stunning change in season.
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Blog
7 funny fungi names to help mushroom identification
The UK's 15,000 different fungi have a rich collection of fascinating, descriptive and hilarious names. Let’s take a look at some of the more eyebrow-raising.
Charlotte Varela • 06 Jan 2023