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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Spindle
Industrious, delicate, colourful. The spindle is at its loveliest in autumn when its leaves turn russet and its pink and orange fruits ripen. Wildlife loves its leaves and fruit, and aphids flock to it, bringing with them an array of their predators.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Fox
A born survivor with a bushy tail. Ever adaptable, the fox is equally at home in our woods or city streets. It sits top of the woodland food chain with a diet that takes in everything from birds and beetles to rabbits and rats.
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Blog
Foraging in July: nature's best summer food for foraging
Here are our top six edible wild plants to look out for in July, with tips on what to look for and how to harvest, cook and eat them.
Helen Keating • 08 Jul 2021
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Get inspired by William Shakespeare
Discover the trees and plants in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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How we spend your money
We can’t do our work without you. Every pound you give bolsters our fighting funds, pays for hard graft in our woods and gets trees in the ground. But don’t just take our word for it. Find out what your money is helping to achieve.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Greyfield Wood
High Littleton NE Somerset
36.23 ha (89.52 acres)
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Blog
Bird nest identification: How to identify common UK bird nests
Who nested here? Learn which clues point to the previous occupants of old bird nests with our photographic guide.
Hanako Shimada • 26 Jan 2026
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Blog
6 woods in the Domesday Book and other centuries-old UK woods
Ancient woods are centuries old, irreplaceable wildlife homes and carbon-crunchers, packed with fascinating history. Discover some of our amazing ancient woods in the UK, why they’re so special and how you can help protect them.
Charlie Mellor • 27 Feb 2023
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Blog
How to grow native bluebells in your garden
Why not try growing bluebells in your garden? Here are six good reasons why, along with our top bluebell growing tips.
Kate Lewthwaite • 10 Mar 2026