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Trees woods and wildlife
Mistle thrush
Britain’s largest songbird. Renowned for defending its food supply. Named for its love of mistletoe berries.
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Witches' brooms: what they look like and why they form
Witches' brooms look like a dense tangled bird nest. But what are they and what causes them?
Annabel Kemp • 12 Nov 2024
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About us
Who can apply for research funding?
We welcome applications for Small Research Grant funding from individual investigators and project teams with an interest in the conservation of UK woods and trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Stratfield Brake
Kidlington
18.32 ha (45.27 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red squirrel
Bouncing bundles of bushy-tailed energy. The flash of a red squirrel leaping from branch to branch is an unforgettable, but increasingly rare sight in the UK’s woods. These charismatic creatures depend on woodland to survive.
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7 amazing woodland wildlife walks in Scotland
From otters and ospreys to fascinating fungi and flowers, Scotland's wildlife and scenery are spectacular. Check out 7 of our favourite woods for wildlife walks.
Charlie Mellor • 15 Jul 2022
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bilberry
Traditional healer and tea-time favourite. This low-growing shrub has potent medicinal powers harnessed for almost a thousand years, while its blue-black berries make excellent jams, pies and liqueurs.