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Ancient forgotten forests need our help
Discover the story of Wentwood, a precious ancient woodland now under restoration, and how you can help rescue more of our forgotten forests.
Jonathan Mullard • 11 Nov 2025
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Woodland Trust Wood
Great Ridings Wood
East Horsley
28.51 ha (70.45 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Deans Wood
Livingston
16.27 ha (40.20 acres)
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Wander through history: fascinating ruins and relics in 10 UK woods
Walk back in time and discover heritage sites and historical ruins in some of the UK’s most enthralling woodlands, from ramparts and barrows to abandoned buildings and bomb shelters.
Chris Britt-Searle • 01 Mar 2024
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Trees woods and wildlife
Brown rat
A contentious character but as resourceful as they come, the brown rat arrived in the UK in the 18th century and has been a crafty resident of our towns, cities and woods ever since.
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The death of the Major Oak
Ed Pyne, senior conservation adviser at the Woodland Trust, responds to the news that the Major Oak has died.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Willow, grey
A soft, silvery lover of damp woodland, the grey willow is a bit scruffy but full of charm. Caterpillars flock to feed on its leaves and its fuzzy catkins are an early pollen source for pollinators.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dead man’s fingers
Swollen, blackened ‘fingers’ reaching for the sky. Aptly named, dead man’s fingers can be a spooky-looking find.
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