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Former golf course becomes wooded haven for wildlife
A former golf course in north Cheshire is to be transformed by the Woodland Trust into a haven for nature and a wild place for communities to visit for years to come.
Andy Bond • 05 Dec 2022
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Farmers share tales of 'living legends' and nature on their land
From an ancient oak which survived a hit from a Lancaster Bomber in World War Two to a 150-year-old pear tree – classically taken portraits tell a story of how farmers are helping to protect ancient and veteran trees.
Andy Bond • 24 Nov 2022
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How many COPs will solve the climate and nature crises?
With COP27 underway in Egypt, head of conservation policy Andy Egan reiterates the need to prioritise tackling the climate and nature emergencies.
Andy Egan • 17 Nov 2022
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Cotoneaster commandos clear invader from Highland Rock
A daring team of abseilers has cleared 60m³ of Cotoneaster shrubs threatening a rare plant on a Highland cliff
George Anderson • 14 Nov 2022
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Continued disruption of seasonal weather is causing spring activities in autumn
After a year of weather extremes, UK wildlife may be starting to confuse seasonal activities as spring sightings are reported in October says the Woodland Trust.
Ruby Nutting • 02 Nov 2022
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Farming with trees is key to net zero, new research shows
A new Woodland Trust report shows how increasing agroforestry – farming with trees - in England is essential to meet nature and climate targets
Andy Bond • 01 Nov 2022
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Woodland Trust to plant first tree at new Exmouth site
The Woodland Trust has set out its plans to create a haven for wildlife at Yonder Oak Wood.
Andy Bond • 13 Oct 2022
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New risks to ancient woodland protection and net zero targets
Ancient woodland protection and the UK's ability to hit its own net zero targets are under threat, warns Dr Darren Moorcroft, CEO of the Woodland Trust.
Steve Marsh • 10 Oct 2022
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From sticky fungi to 007 ducks - 10 amazing wildlife in our woods
The Woodland Trust has compiled a list of ten unique, beautiful and in some cases rather gruesome species in our woods, many of which are under threat.
Andy Bond • 23 Sep 2022
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New project to restore important Welsh rivers
The Woodland Trust in Wales (Coed Cadw) has teamed up with Natural Resources Wales to improve the condition of four important rivers in South Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 20 Sep 2022