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6 UK woods for stargazing
Escape light pollution and embrace the night sky to enjoy stargazing at a wood near you. Here are our favourite spots to see stars, plus handy stargazing tips.
Chris Britt-Searle • 09 Feb 2024
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What’s the difference between nuts and seeds?
When it comes to nuts and seeds, it’s easy to get confused by name, size and other factors. Here’s our guide to work out which is which, along with some handy examples.
Charlie Mellor • 29 Aug 2019
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GPs urge policymakers to invest in green space to reduce NHS pressure
Policymakers must prioritise the environment to improve the health of the nation and ease pressure on the NHS, say doctors.
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Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs
We're bringing life back to neglected and fragmented ancient woods in Sussex to boost biodiversity and revitalise woodland skills.
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Helicopter seeds: which trees do they come from?
Four tree species produce ‘helicopter seeds’ in the UK. Find out more with our ID guides, spotting tips and interesting facts.
Charlie Mellor • 30 May 2019
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Agroforestry for Scottish farming’s future
The Scottish Government is crafting its new agricultural support scheme, representing the biggest change in the support and regulation of land use and management in Scotland for 40 years.
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Protecting trees and woods
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You can get involved in lots of ways, indoors and out. Check out our ideas and advice for plenty of ways to make a difference for woods and trees, now and for the future.
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Discover how to reduce your school's carbon footprint and help fight climate change.
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Unlocking the potential for trees and crofts in Scotland: Payment options for integrating trees into farming systems
Our suite of oven-ready payment options for tree planting on farms, endorsed by the National Farmers Union Scotland and the Scottish Crofting Federation, should make the Scottish Government's job of reforming our agricultural support system easier and fairer for farmers and the environment.
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Inspiring ‘cultural trees’ shortlisted for Tree of the Year 2025
From a cedar that The Beatles climbed to an oak from a Virginia Woolf poem, discover the cultural trees shortlisted for Tree of the Year 2025.