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Otters in our woods - where to find them

Did you know the clean rivers and shrubby banks of some of our woods are ideal habitat for otters? Follow our top tips for otter-spotting and find a waterside woodland near you.

Charlie Mellor  •  02 Feb 2021

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Foraging in March: spring's edible plants

Spring has arrived and the woods and hedgerows are about to burst with edible spring greens, shoots and flowers. Find out which ones you can eat and what to do with them.

Helen Keating  •  28 Mar 2018

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Discover woods in autumn

A visit to the woods during this spectacular season is always a treat. Grab your woolly scarf, pull on your wellies and venture out into the crisp autumn air. Listen to the crunch of leaves beneath your feet and get swept away in all that this season has to offer.

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What hatched here? How to identify bird egg shells

Found a fragment of egg in the garden, woods or park? Here's a quick guide to the most common UK bird eggs too help you find out which species it came from.

Helen Keating  •  05 May 2020

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Official planting figures show urgent need for more action

Read our response to the latest National Statistics on woodland released on 17 June 2021.

Trees woods and wildlife

Yellow-necked mouse

Agile, alert and rarely seen. The yellow-necked mouse is only found in the mature and ancient woodlands of southern Britain. Always on the lookout for predators, it can acrobatically leap to safety when threatened.

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Shelterbelt

Shelterbelts have been used for hundreds of years to protect livestock and crops from the elements. Find out how they can work on your land and the benefits they can provide.

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The benefits of exercising in nature

Find out why exercising in woodland can benefit your workout, boost your mood and improve your wellbeing.

Hannah Vickers  •  14 Jan 2019

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