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Trees woods and wildlife
Temperate rainforest
Also known as Atlantic or Celtic rainforest, this special habitat is incredibly rare. Its lush conditions are perfect for scarce plants, lichens and fungi, as well as a number of unusual animals.
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Visiting woods
Glas-na-Bradan Wood
The important landscape of Glas-na-Bradan Wood is home to lots of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
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Blog
How to attract frogs to your garden
They’re fascinating, they control pests and they’re under threat – but how do you attract frogs to your garden? Read our top tips.
Charlotte Varela • 19 Mar 2024
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Trees woods and wildlife
Porcelain fungus
A glistening white, translucent beauty which fights off its rivals with its own fungicide. It is associated with beech trees and is edible – but only once the off-putting mucus is washed off.
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Blog
Red squirrel facts
The red squirrel is the UK's only native squirrel species, and was once a common sight. But for decades they’ve been in decline. Find out why they are threatened and other fascinating facts.
Helen Keating • 01 Nov 2018
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Blog
6 migrant birds to spot in the UK this winter
Not all birds head south for the winter. Some head straight for our shores to escape even colder conditions back home. Here are some of the winter birds you'll only find in the UK in winter.
Charlotte Varela • 21 Jan 2025
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Partnerships
Woodland Carbon for businesses
Reduce the environmental impact of your business and boost biodiversity with our Woodland Carbon scheme.
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Blog
What is a minibeast? And other bug facts
Creepy crawlies are fascinating! But what is a minibeast? Where do they live? And what do they eat? Find out all about them with our minibeast facts.
Danielle Wesley • 13 May 2019
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Blog
Where do bees go in winter?
Ever wondered where bees go in winter? Find out where different species of bee go when the weather gets cold, and when to spot them emerging.
Charlotte Varela • 18 Nov 2022
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Blog
How to build a bee hotel
Help bees by building them a bee hotel to lay their eggs. Read our step-by-step guide.
Hannah Vickers • 17 Apr 2020