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Trees woods and wildlife
Oyster mushroom
Carnivorous and oyster-like in appearance, these large, fleshy mushrooms are common throughout the UK's woodlands. They have a signature fan-shaped cap and are edible with a slight odour similar to aniseed.
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Baby bird identification: UK garden birds
Learn to identify garden bird youngsters with our guide to some of the most commonly encountered little'uns.
Amy Lewis • 15 May 2020
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bellsquarry Wood
Livingston
17.75 ha (43.86 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Owlet
Blyton
50.41 ha (124.56 acres)
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How to identify UK owl calls
Heard a screech in the night or a hoot in the woods? One of the UK's five resident owl species could be at large. Learn how to identify owl calls, from tawny owl to barn owl.
Charlotte Varela • 21 Dec 2023
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Press centre
GPs urge policymakers to invest in green space to reduce NHS pressure
Policymakers must prioritise the environment to improve the health of the nation and ease pressure on the NHS, say doctors.
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Rainy day activities for kids: mud kitchens and pies
Don’t get stuck indoors when the weather’s wet. Try our rainy outdoor activities including mud kitchens, mud pies, leaf boats and puddle jumping.
Danielle Wesley • 01 Apr 2019
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Woodland Trust Wood
Penguin Wood at Botany Bay
Adjacent to Top Wood
38.81 ha (95.90 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Walnut, black
A handsome healer, the black walnut is both ornamental and medicinally valuable. It’s a favourite with squirrels, and its timber is extra pricey.
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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.