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The SCATTER project
The SCATTER project used cutting edge LiDAR scanning technology to create 3D models of ancient and veteran oak trees across the UK, so we can better understand and manage these living legends for the future.
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About us
Review of the year
Take a look at the major milestones in our work for woods and trees between June 2023 and May 2024.
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Blog
10 eco-friendly New Year's resolutions
Whether you’re making a small commitment or a big change, here are 10 ways to do your bit for nature with an eco-friendly New Year's resolution.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Dec 2021
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Blog
Where to see wild daffodils in the UK
Did you know that the UK is home to a native, wild species of daffodil? Forget the gaudy imposters lining roadsides and parks this spring - head to the woods for an encounter with the real thing.
Amy Lewis • 22 Feb 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
Buckthorn, purging
Prickly and with the ability to purge. This plant’s common name harks back its use as a laxative. It’s a fierce, invasive species in North America.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wayfaring tree
A welcome sign you’re homeward bound, the wayfaring tree is so named because it grows close to paths. Look for them in hedges and woodland edges, with full bloom in the spring and heavy with berries in the autumn.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Brandt's bat
Small and shaggy, this pink-faced bat is often found in wet woodland. Keep your eyes peeled for them at dusk when they come out to hunt.
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Blog
Early spring flowers quiz: 12 flowering plants and shrubs
Want to identify blooms spotted on a refreshing woodland walk or bring some early colour to your garden? Take our quiz to discover some of the most common early flowerers.
Charlie Mellor • 11 Feb 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
Lynx
These solitary, stealthy hunters are currently extinct in the UK, but some advocates of rewilding would like to see them return.
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Blog
Giant hogweed: the facts
How common is giant hogweed in the UK and is it really that dangerous? We've distilled the facts to give you the low-down on giant hogweed.
Helen Keating • 29 Jun 2022