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Visiting woods
Woodland photography
A camera is the perfect companion for a trip to the woods – capture the changing seasons, photograph wildlife, learn new techniques and create memories that will last forever.
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Blog
How and when to plant fruit trees
Find out how to choose the best fruit tree for you and your garden, when and where to plant them and the benefits they bring for wildlife.
Helen Keating • 05 Nov 2020
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Blog
How to prune apple trees in winter
Follow these simple winter pruning tips to keep your apple trees looking good and producing a great crop each season.
Helen Keating • 22 Dec 2017
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Video
Clearing Runtington Wood of invasive plants
Elsa Godfrey, owner of Runtington Wood in Sussex, explains the steps she has taken to clear her ancient woodland of rhododendron with the help of volunteers and the Woodland Trust.
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Blog
Common UK ladybird identification and facts
There are 26 types of ladybird in the UK, many of which can be spotted in gardens and woodland. Learn to tell who's who with our quick and easy guide to the some of the most commonly encountered species.
Amy Lewis • 31 Mar 2021
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Blog
UK moth identification and facts: 12 common species for beginners
There are more than 870 species of large moth in the UK, many of which can be tricky for beginners to tell apart. Get to know some of the UK's most familiar and easily-identified species with our quick guide.
Amy Lewis • 02 Jun 2021
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About us
Our promise to you
We all need trees, but trees need help now more than ever before. That’s where we come in.
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Blog
Forest animals: 9 animals adapted to forest life
From scampering squirrels to beautiful butterflies, discover how our woodland species are perfectly adapted to a life among the trees.
Charlotte Varela • 09 May 2019
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Blog
Why do leaves change colour and fall off in autumn?
Autumn is the most spectacular season thanks to our deciduous trees. But why is autumn colour better some years than others? Find out why.
Helen Keating • 02 Oct 2020
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Case study
Pearls of wisdom - tree planting to improve water quality
Pearls of wisdom: a case study demonstrating the improved water quality and freshwater mussel habitat achieved by strategic tree planting and bank stabilisation on the River Clun.
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