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UK’s ‘Forgotten Forests’ to be brought to life at Chelsea
A garden created by the Woodland Trust for this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show will expose the crisis facing the UK’s ancient woodlands.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dyffryn Woods
Neath
116.52 ha (287.92 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Duncliffe Wood
Stour Row Shaftesbury
93.04 ha (229.90 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
How to identify ancient woodland on your land
Think your wood could be ancient? Check our tips on what to look for on site and the historical records that could help.
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Blog
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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Blog
How to build a bee hotel
Help bees by building them a bee hotel to lay their eggs. Read our step-by-step guide.
Hannah Vickers • 17 Apr 2020
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Derbyshire County Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
1.96 ha (4.86 acres)
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Support us
Brynau Farm appeal, Neath
We’re helping the incredible ancient woodland at Brynau Farm to flourish, and we now have the chance to more than double the size of this site. Help us secure Cefn Morfudd to create a peaceful oasis for native wildlife.
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Visiting woods
Love your woods
Our woods are home to amazing plants and animals and they're all free for people to enjoy responsibly. Show them you care with our top tips for your visit.
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Blog
Best woods near 12 UK cities
Here's our pick of great woods in and around 12 UK cities for sanctuary seekers, wildlife watchers, fitness fans and history hounds alike.
Charlie Mellor • 13 Aug 2026