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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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What do birds eat in the wild?
From garden birds to waterfowl and summer migrants, find out what birds eat in the wild and how their diet can change with the seasons.
Hannah Vickers • 08 Apr 2019
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The best woodland walks in London
You don't have to leave London to enjoy the sights and sounds of a woodland walk. Here is our pick of the best places for a stroll in the city.
James Martin • 28 Jan 2019
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What to do if you find a baby bird
Stumbled across a baby bird on the ground? Find out what to do to ensure its survival.
Charlotte Varela • 14 Jun 2019
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Rowan jelly: how to find and make it
Rowan, with its fiery red berries, is a tree that's difficult to miss at the moment. If you want to try foraging this is a great way to start. Get top identification tips and a step-by-step recipe on how to make rowan jelly.
Helen Keating • 13 Aug 2018
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Alternative charity gifts for Christmas
Our shop offers a huge variety of gifts with something for everyone for Christmas. Here are our top ideas for alternative charity gifts for the festive season.
Charlie Mellor • 13 Dec 2024
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Trees woods and wildlife
Porcelain fungus
A glistening white, translucent beauty which fights off its rivals with its own fungicide. It is associated with beech trees and is edible – but only once the off-putting mucus is washed off.
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Research projects we are funding
We have awarded conservation research grant funding to research projects that address issues facing the conservation of the UK’s native woods and trees.
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Chiffchaff or willow warbler? How to tell the difference
Chiffchaffs and willow warblers migrate to our shores every spring. Can you tell them apart? Discover the differences in appearance, call and habitat.
Alex Marshall • 03 Feb 2025