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Trees woods and wildlife
Slow worm
Legless lizards which are often mistaken for snakes. These sleek and subtle creatures are a common sight in UK woodland.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Deathwatch beetle
Destroyer of wood. Omen of death. The deathwatch beetle might be small, but it can have a big impact. Listen out for its rhythmic tapping in old trees and buildings.
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Protecting trees and woods
Kent quarry extension is one of the biggest threats of the 21st century
Having destroyed 32ha of ancient wood in 2013, new quarry plans threaten at least another 50ha.
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Protecting trees and woods
Threats to woods and trees
Threats to woodland, wildlife and the wider environment are growing. Our trees and woods face a challenging combination of pressures, from humans, pests and diseases.
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About us
Our strategy
Our vision is optimistic: a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out how we plan to achieve this over the next decade.
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About us
Support for Welsh farmers and landowners navigating change
The Sustainable Farming Scheme is set to dramatically reshape the way land is managed and funded in Wales. Trees and hedgerows will play an even greater role in helping farmers and landowners adapt.
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About us
Restoring Wales’ rivers
The Four Rivers for LIFE project is an ambitious initiative aimed at restoring the ecological health of four major rivers in Wales: the Teifi, Tywi, Cleddau and Usk.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common dog violet
A charming sanctuary for butterflies, common in UK woodland. Look to the woodland floor for a flush of purple and you might see fritillary butterflies feeding and laying their eggs.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Lesser celandine
Charming and cheerful, the star-shaped flowers of the lesser celandine brighten up the woodland floor. Look out for their friendly yellow flowers on path edges in early spring.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Sweet violet
Romantic and showy, sweet violet grows on woodland edges, its flowers providing nectar for butterflies in early spring.