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New community woodland taking shape near Billington
Work is well underway on a new community woodland planned for Billington in Lancashire.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Great spotted woodpecker
Not afraid to make itself heard. The great spotted woodpecker is equipped with a toolkit that makes it a true woodland specialist. Its strong beak and shock-absorbing skull are perfect for finding food and making its home among the trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Buzzing spider
Keep a keen ear out for this leaf-lover with real rhythm. Look for the buzzing spider on leaves and stems of deciduous trees and shrubs in woods and parks.
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Video
Vital shelter for island football pitch
Free trees are providing valuable protection from the elements for a local football club on the Isle of Lewis.
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Press centre
Million pound grant to 'roll out rainforest' around Scottish mountain
Woodland Trust Scotland is to receive £1m+ through the Forestry Grant Scheme to expand rare Scottish rainforest around the slopes of a Highland mountain.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, Turkey
A pretender to the throne, the Turkey oak was introduced to the UK in the 1700s and is now impacting our native oak populations. It’s less valuable to wildlife, but much faster growing and a host of the knopper oak gall wasp.
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Press centre
Survey reveals most Scots unaware Scotland has rainforest
Research indicates most people living in Scotland’s west coast rainforest zone have no idea the threatened habitat is right on their doorstep. But when they find out, the majority are enthusiastic about protecting and expanding it.
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Rainforest appeal
Help support our vital conservation work to protect our vanishingly rare woodland habitats before we lose them forever.
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Blog
Autumn outdoor activities for kids
Take a look at our autumn activities for kids and families to enjoy outside in the crisp autumn air.
Hannah Vickers • 01 Oct 2020
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Blog
Foraging in November and December: edible wild plants
Don't be put off by short days and cold, damp weather as winter arrives. There are still wild foraging treats to brighten your days. Here are some favourites.
Rory Morrow • 26 Nov 2024