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Swifts, swallows and martins: easy ID guide
When swifts, swallows and martins appear you know spring has arrived too! Find how to tell them apart and when to see them with our top identification tips.
Fritha West • 05 May 2022
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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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Elephant hawk-moth guide: identification, habitat and are they poisonous?
The flamboyant elephant hawk-moth isn’t poisonous – just pretty in pink! Find out more about what it looks like, its lifecycle and its caterpillar.
Charlotte Varela • 01 Jun 2026
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Our top five woods to hear nightingales
The famous song of the nightingale is one of the wonders of the natural world, but to have a chance of hearing it you'll need to know where to listen. Here we share top tips for tracking down a serenade, plus some of our woods to try for a lucky encounter.
Amy Lewis • 01 Apr 2022
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Foraging in July: nature's best summer food for foraging
Here are our top edible wild plants to look out for in the UK in July, with tips on what to look for and how to harvest, cook and eat them.
Rory Morrow • 16 Jul 2026
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Why walking in woods is good for you
It’s time to swap the gym – or sofa – for woodland walks. Here are five benefits for your health and wellbeing, plus tips on what to wear and things to do.
Charlie Mellor • 05 Aug 2020
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High Alert installation takes public art into the woods
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland is hosting a public art exhibition by Rob Hilken at three of its sites in August and September.
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GB plant biosecurity strategy is a missed opportunity
The Government today published its Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain. Read our reaction.
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Woodland Trust sets out priorities for Woodland Creation Summit
Woodland Trust Scotland has set out its priorities ahead of a Scottish Government summit this month.
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Climate action: water your street trees
Rising temperatures and dry spells are leading to an increasing loss of new street trees, but the nation can do its bit, urge tree groups.