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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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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
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Trees woods and wildlife
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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8 great things we’ve done for nature in 2025
From rainforest rescues to woodland research and pine marten reintroductions, read all about the incredible things we’ve achieved for nature in 2025.
Charlotte Varela • 15 Dec 2025
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What’s the difference between nuts and seeds?
When it comes to nuts and seeds, it’s easy to get confused by name, size and other factors. Here’s our guide to work out which is which, along with some handy examples.
Charlie Mellor • 29 Aug 2019
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Woodland Trust Wood
Merry Hill
Bushey
75.80 ha (187.30 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Heathland and moorland
Shaped by our ancestors for life’s essentials. Open heathlands provided grazing, foraging, and vital materials. Find out how they support specialist wildlife and form mosaics with other open and wooded habitats.
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Shieldbug identification: 10 common UK shieldbugs
There are a number of shieldbug species in the UK, characterised by their flat, often triangular bodies and distinctive, shield-like shapes on their backs. Learn to tell which is which with our quick and easy guide to some of Britain's most familiar types.
Amy Lewis • 14 May 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
White-lipped snail
These slimy damp-lovers are a familiar sight, but there’s more than meets the eye to the white-lipped snail. Look out for them munching their way through woodland, grassland and gardens.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Soprano pipistrelle bat
The soprano pipistrelle bat is a widespread species that hunts close to water and can be found in woods and gardens.