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Our Forgotten Forests Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
Our garden will have visual impact as well as a crucial message about the urgent need to protect and restore our precious ancient woods. Discover what the garden will look like, the story behind it and how you can get involved.
Ashleigh Aylett • 05 Jan 2026
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Trees woods and wildlife
Alder buckthorn
A reputation for causing a bang. Alder buckthorn is used to make gunpowder, pigments and dyes. It’s a beloved plant of the brimstone butterfly.
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Blog
How to make a fairy door and more magical ideas
Learn how to make a fairy door with your kids, plus more enchanting forest ideas such as magic wands, woodland potions and fairy tea parties.
Danielle Wesley • 22 Apr 2019
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Blog
Do conkers keep spiders away? And other conker facts and uses
Do conkers keep spiders away? Do they deter moths? Can you eat conkers? Check out our top six facts and debunked myths.
Rachel Hoskins • 30 Aug 2019
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Video
Meet the people behind our work: Fingle Woods
Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Fingle Woods so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.
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Plant trees
Thank you
Your trees will be ready soon!
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Plant trees
Thank you
Your trees will be ready soon!
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Woodland Trust Wood
Owlet
Blyton
50.41 ha (124.56 acres)
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The state of Wales’ rainforests
Discover the beauty of our rainforests and why the Alliance for Wales’ Rainforests is asking the Welsh government to do more to protect them.
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