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Trees woods and wildlife
Blue tit
The blue tit might be famed for its bright, bold plumage, but it’s much more than just a pretty face. Spot it performing acrobatic displays while on the hunt for juicy caterpillars.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Redstart
Colourful summer visitor and Atlantic rainforest specialist. These handsome birds love the mild, wet conditions of the UK's west coast woodlands.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Swallow
Symbol of summer and aerial acrobat. A bird with an instantly recognisable silhouette, the speedy swallow can out-fly most predators.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Plane wilt
A serious fungal disease of plane, plane wilt is usually fatal and can kill trees within two to five years.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak processionary moth
The oak processionary moth not only strips oak trees of their leaves, leaving them vulnerable, but also poses a health risk to humans causing rashes and breathing difficulties.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Southern wood ant
Acid-spraying insects with a soft side. Southern wood ants roam our woods in huge gangs and have a surprising approach to finding their favourite food.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Big Wood, Runcorn
Runcorn
9.24 ha (22.83 acres)
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Partnerships
Aviva
We’re working with Aviva to deliver nature-based solutions to climate change across the UK.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chaffinch
Colourful characters. The chaffinch is one of our most common birds, but that doesn’t detract from its beauty.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Great tit
A familiar face. Great tits are among our most common birds, bringing a dash of green and yellow to woodland and gardens across the country.