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Woodland Trust Wood
Owlet
Blyton
50.41 ha (124.56 acres)
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About us
Safeguarding our woods with FSC® certification
Most of our woods are certified by FSC against the UKWAS standard. Find out what this means for our estate, and how we manage our woods sustainably.
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Smithills Estate appeal, Bolton
The largest English site we've ever acquired is being restored to its full glory thanks to your donations.
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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
Willow, goat
Also known as the pussy willow, the male catkins of the goat willow look like a cat’s paws. It supports lots of wildlife, including the elusive and regal purple emperor butterfly.
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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Rhinoceros beetle
Big and bold deadwood lovers. These impressive insects need trees to feed and breed.
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Blog
9 easy blackberry recipes and foraging tips
Go foraging for blackberries and get inspired with our simple recipes for blackberry crumble, ice lollies, flapjacks, pies, pancakes and more.
Danielle Wesley • 23 Jul 2026
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bunkers Hill
Nr Stourbridge
41.55 ha (102.67 acres)
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Blog
Bird of prey calls and identification
Learn how to identify the UK's birds of prey with our quick guide to their calls, key features and likely hangouts.
Amy Lewis • 10 Sept 2021