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Common symptoms of tree pests and diseases
Trees can suffer from pests and diseases at any time, here we explain the most common reasons why your tree could be struggling to thrive and what symptoms to look out for.
Matt Elliot • 18 Aug 2020
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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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Plant trees
Leicestershire tree giveaway
We're giving away more than 10,000 trees to farmers across Leicestershire in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group.
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Starling murmurations: what they are and where to see
They're one of the wonders of the natural world, and they're often right on our doorstep. Find a flock of sky-dancing starlings to watch for yourself this autumn.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 16 Dec 2024
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Visiting woods
Responsible foraging guidelines
Follow our responsible foraging guidelines and you can collect wild food without harming woods or wildlife.
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Visiting woods
Woodland activities for children and families
Spot wildlife. Craft with nature. Go on scavenger hunts. We've got plenty of ideas to help families enjoy woods and the great outdoors all year round.
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Animal tracks: snow print identification
A fresh coat of snow reveals the footprints of the secretive animals that call our woodland home. Learn how to identify some of the tracks you're likely to see in your local wood.
Charlie Mellor • 17 Jan 2022
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Our top five woods to hear nightingales
The famous song of the nightingale is one of the wonders of the natural world, but to have a chance of hearing it you'll need to know where to listen. Here we share top tips for tracking down a serenade, plus some of our woods to try for a lucky encounter.
Amy Lewis • 01 Apr 2022
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Top 10 coastal woods in the UK
Bats, rare butterflies, dinosaur footprints and even the roar of a whirlpool – these coastal woods are just waiting for you to visit.
Charlie Mellor • 18 Jun 2019