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Winter wildlife watching: what, where and when to spot
The winter weather might be frightful, but nature is always delightful. Here are our top tips on what wildlife to look out for, where and when on your winter walks.
Rory Morrow • 13 Jan 2025
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11 animals that live in the UK's rainforest
Discover the weird and wonderful animals living in our very own rainforests.
Annabel Kemp • 19 Jun 2025
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Woodland Trust chief executive's statement on State of UK Climate Report
Darren Moorcroft, Woodland Trust chief executive, has made a statement in response to the Met Office’s State of UK Climate Report, which the Energy Secretary has labelled a “stark warning” to take action on climate and nature.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Silver-washed fritillary
These flashy butterflies are strong fliers with a flair for the dramatic. Spot the silver-washed fritillary charging through the air along woodland rides in search of a mate, or the caterpillars munching on their favourite flowers: violets.
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Drone sows 75,000 native tree seeds to triple rainforest cover in Cornwall and Devon
An ambitious drone tree-seeding trial in the South West could revolutionise the expansion of rainforests.
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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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Land Use Framework – can we make it work for nature?
Progress has finally been made on a Land Use Framework for England, with Defra publishing a version for consultation.
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Woodland Trust statement on Whitewebbs Oak felling
We are shocked and devastated by the recent felling of the ancient Whitewebbs Oak in an Enfield park in London. We want to see justice for this nationally significant oak tree.
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Secret seed sources sought for Scotland’s wee trees
Woodland conservationists are seeking to flush out secret seed sources for some of the country’s rarest and smallest mountain tree species.
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Survey reveals most Scots unaware Scotland has rainforest
Research indicates most people living in Scotland’s west coast rainforest zone have no idea the threatened habitat is right on their doorstep. But when they find out, the majority are enthusiastic about protecting and expanding it.