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Sika deer
Not as grumpy as it looks, the sika deer’s furrowed brow sets it apart from other deer species. Introduced to the UK in 1860, it is rapidly increasing in numbers.
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Press centre
Root of the problem: underfunding, underdelivering
This year’s woodland creation figures for Scotland are deeply disappointing. The numbers reflect not just a missed target, but another missed opportunity.
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Video
Encourage interaction and a sense of community
Maybush Copse Friends group has completely transformed a landscape to create a green space for the local community to enjoy.
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About us
Faughan Valley Woodlands: from fragments to thriving forests
The Faughan Valley Woodlands project aims to reconnect pockets of ancient woodland, allowing them to become more resilient and thrive in the future.
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2023's winning projects
Discover the winning projects that are impacting woods and trees through our very first Igniting Innovation challenge.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hazel
Catkins resembling lambs tails, and late-summer nuts. Hazel is one of the most useful trees for its bendy stems and as a conservation saviour. And its nuts are loved by people, squirrels and hazel dormice.
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Protecting trees and woods
Agroforestry in Wales
Hedges and Edges, a form of agroforestry, could help tackle the biodiversity and climate crisis if adopted by Wales' future sustainable farming scheme.
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Case study
Natural flood management using washland restoration
A Sussex Flow Initiative case study demonstrating natural flood management through washland restoration on an organic farm in the River Ouse catchment.
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Blog
Woodland wildlife Olympics quiz
Test your nature knowledge as we pit fur against feather in an imaginary woodland Olympics. Some of the results might surprise you!
Charlie Mellor • 10 Jul 2024
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Blog
What is growing on my tree? Black spots, galls, mildew and algae
Trees can host a range of spots, patches, powders, lumps and bumps! Here’s our quick guide to some of the more common funguses, growths and colour changes.
Emilie Bonnevay • 27 Jun 2019