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Trees woods and wildlife
Forest bug
A living woodland crest, the forest bug is a shieldbug that loves nothing more than the sap of oak trees. Look for them on woodland edges in the summer.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Swan & Cygnet Woods
Stock
20.99 ha (51.87 acres)
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Bradford Metropolitan Council Wood
Esholt Woods
West Yorkshire
51.88 ha (128.20 acres)
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Blog
11 must-know facts about woods and forests in the UK
Woods and forests are mysterious, beautiful and fascinating places. Here are 11 amazing must-know facts about our woods and forests in the UK.
Chris Britt-Searle • 02 May 2024
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Trees woods and wildlife
How to identify trees
All trees have clues and features that can help with identification. You just need to know what to look out for with our quick guide.
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Scarborough Borough Council Wood
Raincliffe Woods
North Yorkshire
157.34 ha (388.79 acres)
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Video
Lionel Knobbs - volunteer warden
Find out more about Lionel's volunteering role and why he was nominated for an award.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Lemon slug
Slimy, secretive and quite the picky eater. The fungus-loving lemon slug relies on ancient woodland to survive.
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Blog
When are conkers ready? Plus, tips for how to play
Discover the best time to collect conkers and how to prepare them for a conker fight.
Danielle Wesley • 27 Sep 2021
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Blog
Autumn leaf ID quiz: can you identify 10 trees?
Test your tree knowledge. As autumn sets in, many of the trees around us change colour, but do you know what they are?
Helen Keating • 21 Sep 2020