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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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11 must-know facts about woods and forests in the UK

Woods and forests are mysterious, beautiful and fascinating places. Here are 11 amazing must-know facts about our woods and forests in the UK.

Chris Britt-Searle  •  02 May 2024

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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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Funding conditions and eligibility

Your application must meet a number of funding conditions in order to be considered. Here we provide further detail on the types of research we can and cannot fund. 

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Bishop's Knoll Wood volunteers

Find out more about Bishop's Knoll Wood's volunteer group and why they were nominated for an award.

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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

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Phillipa Batchelor - volunteer administrator

Find out more about Phillipa's volunteering role and why she was nominated for an award.

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Visiting woods

Commercial dog walking in our woods

Find out how to apply for a licence for commercial dog walking in some of our woodlands.