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A £382 billion asset – why UK trees need better protection and urgent investment
The ONS has calculated an economic value for the UK’s trees and woods – £382 billion.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Honeysuckle
Twining, scented woodland stunner. This trumpet-like flower is a paradise for wildlife, with its sweet, heady fragrance calling to nearby species, particularly on warm summer evenings.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Swallow
Symbol of summer and aerial acrobat. A bird with an instantly recognisable silhouette, the speedy swallow can out-fly most predators.
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Blog
How to forage wild garlic and make wild garlic pesto
What's that smell? It's wild garlic season! Find out how to make the best of it with our foraging guide and recipes.
Laura Cottam • 26 Apr 2019
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Press centre
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland plants 250,000 trees at Woodburn Reservoir
The Woodland Trust has been working in partnership with Northern Ireland Water on a regreening programme since 2020. During that time, the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity has planted around 476,000 native trees on Northern Ireland Water’s land.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, holm
With its evergreen leaves, the holm oak is a bold splash of colour in the winter months. It was first introduced in the 1500s and, though it’s not as adapted as our native oaks, it supports plenty of our wildlife.
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Press centre
Campaign launched to support next generation of lone trees
Woodland Trust Scotland has launched a campaign to raise the next generation of lone trees and micro woods on farms and crofts.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Swift
Super-fast flyers living almost their entire life on the wing. Swifts are summer visitors to the UK whose numbers have suffered a worrying decline.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Mistle thrush
Britain’s largest songbird. Renowned for defending its food supply. Named for its love of mistletoe berries.
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Support us
Brynau Farm appeal, Neath
We’re helping the incredible ancient woodland at Brynau Farm to flourish, and we now have the chance to more than double the size of this site. Help us secure Cefn Morfudd to create a peaceful oasis for native wildlife.