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Which trees have catkins? And how to tell them apart
Find out what catkins look like, which trees have them, why they grow, and where and when to spot them.
Alex Marshall • 07 Jan 2025
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Free trees for schools and communities
We're giving free trees to schools and communities in celebration of the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland's 30th anniversary.
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Tree ID for kids
Help youngsters learn how to identify trees through the seasons with our tree-spotting activities.
Danielle Wesley • 02 Mar 2020
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Green Tree Schools Award privacy policy
If you take part in the Green Tree Schools Award, this privacy policy concerns you.
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UK ‘tree deserts’ leave millions exposed to pollution, heat and poor health
Millions of people in UK towns and cities are living in 'tree deserts' where communities are more exposed to poorer health outcomes, air pollution and rising temperatures.
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Winter tree identification: a guide to bark, buds and twigs
Without their characteristic blossom or leaves, winter trees become tricky to identify. Our guide to winter tree identification will help you recognise them using their bark, buds and twigs.
Charlotte Varela • 04 Feb 2026
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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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Ancient Tree Inventory
Ancient trees need special care and protection. There are thousands of ancient trees in the UK and we need your help to find out where they are.
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Woodland Trust says support home-grown tree nurseries to reduce disease risk
The Woodland Trust is urging the Government to continue support for UK tree nurseries to counter the threat posed by spiralling tree imports.
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Jelly ear
Velvety and a little disconcerting, the jelly ear looks just like an ear growing off decaying branches.