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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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What happened at climate COP29 in Azerbaijan?
The recent climate COP in Azerbaijan spent two weeks discussing rules for carbon markets, emissions trading and climate finance. But what were the outcomes?
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When do bluebells flower?
Mark your calendars! Find out when bluebells flower, plus more bluebell facts including where to see them, what they smell like and how they're protected.
Lorienne Whittle • 21 Mar 2022
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How we take care of ancient and veteran trees
Protecting ancient trees is one of our top priorities. Discover how we design and manage our woods around them and how you can help.
Naomi Tilley • 26 Sep 2022
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Woodland Trust report: £1 billion to save England’s 'forgotten woods and wildlife'
The Woodland Trust has produced and costed a £1 billion five-year plan to rescue nature in England’s threatened ancient woods.
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Highland lodge announced as Scottish Rainforest Centre
95-year old Couldoran House will be reborn as the Scottish Rainforest Centre and operate as a hub in efforts to conserve the rare and threatened habitat.
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Foraging in March: spring's edible plants
Spring has arrived and the woods and hedgerows are about to burst with edible spring greens, shoots and flowers. Find out which ones you can eat and what to do with them.
Helen Keating • 28 Mar 2018
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whittle Dene
Ovingham
19.58 ha (48.38 acres)
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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
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Rhododendron is destroying our native wildlife
Popular for its pretty flowers, Rhododendron ponticum is an invasive non-native species and is damaging native woods and wildlife.