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Trees woods and wildlife
Wood warbler
A woodland songster often heard trilling through the treetops, the wood warbler graces the UK with its rich song during the summer, before migrating to Africa for the winter.
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Visiting woods
Nature's Calendar
Help monitor the effects of climate change on wildlife near you. Your records contribute to a growing body of evidence on global warming.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common toad
Lover of damp log piles and deep leaf litter. The common toad spends much of its year in moist, shaded places, often in woodland, feeding on worms, slugs and insects.
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Protecting trees and woods
HS2 rail link
HS2 is a grave threat to the UK’s ancient woods and veteran trees, with many at risk of loss or damage. We can’t let this happen.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Long-eared owl
Wise and regal, with an imposing stare and elusive nature. Our most nocturnal owl, with a penchant for recycling other bird’s old nests. It lives in dense woodland and is a skilful hunter.
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Woodland Trust youth council
Meet the Woodland Trust youth council: a dedicated team of brilliant young volunteers aged 16-25 who are helping shape the future of woods and trees.
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Share your woodland words and images
Take your class on a trip to the woods. Back at school, encourage pupils to use their imaginations and share their experiences through art, photography and creative writing.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beaver
Architects of the animal world, beavers are back in the UK’s rivers after centuries away. These dam-building rodents can transform their local environment by creating new wetland habitats.
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Get involved
You can help in lots of ways, indoors and out. Make a difference for woods and trees, now and for the future.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Field vole
Cute and in huge numbers, but rarely seen. The grass-tunnelling field vole is our most abundant mammal and represents a vital link in the food chain.