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MOREhedges application guidance
Find out more about the MOREhedges scheme, for hedges over 100 metres with a large tree every six metres.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Roe deer
Nimble and fleet of foot. The roe is our most widely distributed deer, found in woods across the country. Look out for its white rump flashing as it acrobatically bounds through the trees.
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Blog
Ancient forgotten forests need our help
Discover the story of Wentwood, a precious ancient woodland now under restoration, and how you can help rescue more of our forgotten forests.
Jonathan Mullard • 11 Nov 2025
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whitleigh Wood
Whitleigh nr Tamerton Foliot Plymouth
20.26 ha (50.06 acres)
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Blog
9 outdoor Easter activities for families
Get outdoors in the Easter holidays and enjoy our fun nature activities for kids - try nest building, go on a scavenger hunt and nibble on an Easter-themed picnic!
Danielle Wesley • 04 Apr 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Avoncliff Wood
Avoncliff Upper Westwood
30.13 ha (74.45 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Musk beetle
Aromatic and iridescent. Spot this musk-scented longhorn beetle glimmering on the trunks of trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Railway Plantation
Runcorn
1.85 ha (4.57 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Stoat
Fast and definitely furious. The stoat is not afraid to take on prey more than five times its size. Up trees or underground, there are few places this potent predator won’t go in search of its next meal.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Willow, bay
Small but pretty, the bay willow is named after its smell and misleading appearance. It’s a lover of damp conditions, and feeder of pollinators and caterpillars.