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Forest Service NI Wood
Baronscourt Forest - Cashty Wood
County Tyrone
59.64 ha (147.37 acres)
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Forest Service NI Wood
Baronscourt Forest - Bessy Bell
County Tyrone
27.97 ha (69.11 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
St Mark’s fly
A long-legged fly you can tell the time by – well, the time of year. St Mark’s flies emerge en-masse around 25 April each year.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient trees
Ancient trees are irreplaceable. Steeped in history, these impressive trees have been standing tall for hundreds of years and are invaluable homes for wildlife.
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Blog
Which birds mate for life? And birds' mating rituals
Find out which birds mate for life and why they do it, plus discover some of the mating rituals they use to attract a long-term partner.
Rachel Hoskins • 14 Feb 2020
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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Wood
Barlow Institute
Lancashire
1.96 ha (4.84 acres)
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Blog
How to make a butterfly house: a step by step guide
Follow our easy guide to make your own butterfly house! It doesn't take long and supports your local pollinators.
Rachel Hoskins • 12 Jul 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Birch, silver
Pretty, pale, a symbol of purity. This common tree, with its silver-white bark, is favoured by gardeners who want to renew and purify their land for coming year.
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Blog
Ancient tree quiz: test your knowledge
How much do you know about old and ancient trees in the UK? How long do they live and where can you find them? Take the quiz.
Helen Keating • 14 Jun 2022
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Blog
13 hardy plants for your garden
Our pick of hardy plants and trees perfect for any outdoor space. From pretty annual flowers to hard-working, long-lasting evergreens, they're all hardy to at least -15C.
Charlie Mellor • 07 Mar 2024