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Bearded tooth fungus

Tufty and beard-like, this rare and legally protected fungus has a reputation for easing dementia.

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BIO-WELL research 

BIO-WELL is a research project that mapped woodland biodiversity for human health and wellbeing. It explored the distribution of biodiverse woodlands across the UK, so we can begin addressing inequalities in access.   

Trees woods and wildlife

Cockchafer beetle

Cute and clumsy. The charming, but alarmingly large, cockchafer spends late spring sensing for the perfect mate with its fanned antennae. Spot them in woodland clearings or bumping into lit windows in late spring.

Trees woods and wildlife

Willow, crack

Scruffy and loud, the crack willow is named after its habit of splitting with cracks and fissures, and how noisy its branches are when they break. It’s one of the largest willows and its leaves are popular with moth caterpillars.

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Conservation for kids and families

Find out more about nature conservation, how to get your kids involved and how to make your family more eco-friendly.

Rachel Hoskins  •  06 Jan 2020

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Protecting trees and woods

Nature’s recovery depends on better funding for native woodland

We need a Forestry Grant Scheme that reverses native woodland decline to help nature, climate and communities.

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Sofidel

Our partnership sees a range of product sales fund tree planting across the UK.

Trees woods and wildlife

Wild garlic

A delicious sign of the old, wild garlic is also known as ramsons. Look for them in shady woods where they coat the woodland floor in spring.