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Animal tracking: prints and poo identification for kids

Many animals can be hard to spot in the wild, but they leave plenty of clues behind. Learn how to identify animal tracks, poo and other signs.

Danielle Wesley  •  17 Feb 2020

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How to build a bug hotel

Help insects and other minibeasts by building a bug hotel in your garden or outside space. You’ll need some old plant pots, sticks and pine cones.

Danielle Wesley  •  05 Sep 2019

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Common tree identification: top 10 beginner's trees

Our top ten trees to give you a crash course in common tree identification.

Helen Keating  •  26 May 2021

About us

Our founder – Kenneth Watkins OBE

We are the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, but were established from humble beginnings in 1972. Find out all about the man behind it all.

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Animal mating rituals: 12 eye-opening breeding habits

Discover the extraordinary mating behaviours of 12 wild animals, including hares, stag beetles, newts and snakes!

Danielle Wesley  •  12 Feb 2024

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Geraint Davies, upland sheep and beef farmer

Find out why Geraint has planted new hedgerows, more streamside trees, and increased tree cover on his Ffridd.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Slugs and snails

Slugs and snails are key parts of the woodland ecosystem, providing food for many. 

Trees woods and wildlife

Birds

With declining woodland bird populations, protecting woodland habitats is more important than ever, from the lush canopy to the leaf litter below.