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7 signs of winter in nature

Winter is a magical time, with crisp mornings and chilly starlit evenings. Discover when winter really starts and some of the best signs to look and listen out for.

Charlie Mellor  •  26 Nov 2021

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Moving plants and animals for conservation

The Woodland Trust follows and endorses the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) guidelines on conservation translocations.

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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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Morewoods agreement

Morewoods agreement

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Hedgerow management

Hedgerows have been grown for centuries on farms as a way to improve the resilience of the land. Find out how to manage and care for your hedgerows to help get the best out of them.

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Silvopasture roundels

Silvopasture roundels are a simple and cost-effective way to integrate trees into your farm and provide benefits for livestock, wildlife and more.

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Plant more trees. Protect us all.

Find out about our mission to plant millions of trees for a greener, healthier world. 

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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