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What’s the difference between nuts and seeds?

When it comes to nuts and seeds, it’s easy to get confused by name, size and other factors. Here’s our guide to work out which is which, along with some handy examples.

Charlie Mellor  •  29 Aug 2019

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Meet the people behind our work: Loch Arkaig

Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Loch Arkaig Pine Forest so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.

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Visiting woods

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.

Trees woods and wildlife

Lemon slug

Slimy, secretive and quite the picky eater. The fungus-loving lemon slug relies on ancient woodland to survive.

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Our evaluation process

We assess research proposals against a number of eligibility criteria before shortlisting. Grant applications are then scored on how well they meet scientific review criteria. Here we outline the process.

Trees woods and wildlife

Garden spider

A patient predator and web-spinning extraordinaire. Garden spiders are a common sight across the UK, devouring the flying insects that fall victim to their webs.

Trees woods and wildlife

Oxlip

A rare, charming flower. If you’re in East Anglia, look for them blooming in woodland in the spring.

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How trees capture and store carbon

Photosynthesis is made simple as you take a journey into the leaf of a tree with our animation and discover how trees capture and store carbon.   

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