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11 must-know facts about woods and forests in the UK
Woods and forests are mysterious, beautiful and fascinating places. Here are 11 amazing must-know facts about our woods and forests in the UK.
Chris Britt-Searle • 02 May 2024
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Be a hedgerow hero
Investigate hedgerow habitats and discover why they’re vital for a healthy planet.
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Foraging in October: which wild mushrooms can you eat?
Explore the world of foraging with these top wild fungi picking and cooking tips. Here are five edible fungi that are easy to identify.
Helen Keating • 29 Oct 2018
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How to build a den: outdoor activity for kids
Get the whole family outdoors with our simple den-building guide. Plus, discover how to build a mini den or make an indoor den on rainy days.
Danielle Wesley • 22 Oct 2019
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Everything you need to know about giant hogweed
How common is giant hogweed in the UK and is it really that dangerous? We've distilled the facts to give you the low-down on giant hogweed.
Rory Morrow • 08 Dec 2025
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The Woodland Trust’s Mourne Park is awarded £2.5 million windfall from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Mourne Park is set to reopen following damage from Storms Darragh and Éowyn, with a significant financial windfall from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Peatland restoration at Snaizeholme
Alec Pue, site manager at the Woodland Trust, and Tessa Levens, project manager at Yorkshire Peat Partnership, explore the exciting restoration work transforming the peatland across Snaizeholme Estate. Take a deep dive into the vital importance of peat for native wildlife and carbon capture, as well as some of the plant species you might find in this rare habitat.
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Lungwort lichens
Once common and widespread, they're now pushed to the westernmost extremities of the UK due to air pollution.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Uig Wood
Uig Portree
17.60 ha (43.49 acres)
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Types of beetle in the UK: 10 British beetle species to spot
Of all the animal species known to science, one in four is a beetle. Discover 10 weird and wonderful beetles found in the UK.
Annabel Kemp • 01 Apr 2026