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Trees woods and wildlife

Chiffchaff

A dainty warbler named after its song. Chiffchaffs are increasingly taking advantage of the UK’s warming climate by staying here all year long.

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David Griffith - volunteer Observatree tree health surveyor

Find out more about David's volunteering and why he was nominated for an award.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Sparrowhawk

With brilliant yellow eyes and long yellow talons, this small yet skilful predator swoops down to ambush its prey unawares. Strongly reliant on woodland, the sparrowhawk has been threatened in the past but is currently widespread throughout the UK.

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What do dragonflies eat? And other dragonfly facts

Discover incredible dragonfly facts including what they eat, how long they live, how fast they fly and how they’re different to damselflies.

Danielle Wesley  •  29 May 2019

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Top 10 eco-friendly Christmas gift wrapping ideas

Make Christmas more sustainable with our 10 eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas.

Charlotte Varela  •  02 Oct 2023

Visiting woods

Discover woods in spring

While our woods are a pleasure to visit all year round, the jewel in the crown has got to be spring. Flowers bloom, bringing bursts of colour, and wildlife reawakens, turning the woodland into a hive of activity.

Support us

Gift Aid: increasing the power of your donation

Find out what Gift Aid is, how it works, and why it's so important for our charity.

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Bishop's Knoll Wood volunteers

Find out more about Bishop's Knoll Wood's volunteer group and why they were nominated for an award.

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How to build a nest box for birds

Find out how to make your very own DIY nest box for your garden, to give birds a safe place to nest over the coming months. 

Hannah Vickers  •  25 Feb 2021

Plant trees

Silvopasture roundels

Silvopasture roundels are a simple and cost-effective way to integrate trees into your farm and provide benefits for livestock, wildlife and more.