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Why do woodlands smell so good?
What is it that makes nature smell so distinctive and why do we find it so appealing? Read our blog to find out.
Hanako Shimada • 03 Sept 2026
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Broadleaf autumn issue: it packs a crunch!
The latest Broadleaf is full of surprises, as we travel from the busy streets of Belfast to the remote foothills of Ben Nevis in search of inspiring stories about trees.
Vincent Crump • 22 Sept 2025
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How to make a bug hotel
Find out how to support insects and other minibeasts in your garden by building your own bug hotel.
Danielle Wesley • 06 Feb 2026
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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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10 eco-friendly gifts for under £10
Our handpicked list of 10 affordable eco-friendly gifts will show you care for your loved ones and the environment too.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Sept 2026
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash-black slug
This massive mollusc is one of the world’s largest land slugs, and it’s found right here, in the UK’s ancient woodlands.
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How do heatwaves affect wildlife?
As the UK experiences extreme heat and drought, we take a look at the potentially catastrophic effects of heatwaves on wildlife from early fruit ripening to a false autumn.
Rory Morrow • 23 Jul 2026
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Where have my garden birds gone?
Why do birds stop using feeders and disappear from gardens when the breeding season finishes? Where do they go, and what are they getting up to?
Amy Lewis • 11 Sept 2020
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Beech tree facts: purple leaves, rippled bark and more
Beech is one of our most popular trees. Here are our tips on how to identify them, why some may look a little different and other interesting facts.
Emilie Bonnevay • 15 Jul 2019