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Wrexham sweet chestnut in the running for European Tree of the Year
Hot on the heels of being crowned the UK’s Tree of the Year 2023, a 480-year old sweet chestnut tree in Wrexham’s Acton Park is in the running to be crowned European Tree of the Year. Public votes are now open.
Lydia Tomkinson • 01 Feb 2024
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Scotland’s wildest wild apples gathered for ‘gene bank’ orchard in the Trossachs
A genetic refuge for Scotland’s wildest crab apple trees has been established at Woodland Trust Scotland’s Glen Finglas Estate in the Trossachs.
George Anderson • 30 Nov 2023
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Groundbreaking scientific research project at Snaizeholme will tackle the impacts of extreme weather
One of the biggest pieces of scientific research ever undertaken in the English uplands will tackle the impacts of extreme weather.
Andy Bond • 17 Nov 2023
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First trees planted as charity tees up to turn abandoned golf course into wildlife haven
School children are set to plant the first of 30,000 trees at Frodsham, Cheshire in an ambitious project to turn fairways into forest and greens into glades.
Andy Bond • 08 Nov 2023
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Biggest ever crop of hawthorn berries brings good news for wildlife
A bumper hawthorn berry crop this autumn – the biggest since records began 20 years ago – is bringing a big boost for wildlife.
Andy Bond • 03 Nov 2023
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Celebrations Beckon For Wrexham’s 'Party Tree' Crowned Tree of the Year 2023
Wrexham doubles down on city success as a 480-year-old sweet chestnut in Acton Park is crowned Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust competition.
Ruby Nutting • 19 Oct 2023
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Dalkeith named heritage tree hotspot as experts record 500 “living legends”
Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year.
George Anderson • 22 Sep 2023
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Over 900 Insect Species Identified at “Commando” Wood in the Scottish Highlands
Ecologist Ian Strachan discovers 946 invertebrate species in Scotland's Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, highlighting its rich biodiversity and historical significance.
George Anderson • 22 Aug 2023
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Urban focus takes centre stage as Woodland Trust reveals Tree of the Year candidates
An oak that survived a wartime bomb, the tree that shaded Queen Elizabeth I on summer picnics and one of the UK’s most famous elms are all in the running to be crowned Tree of the Year in the latest round of the competition organised by the Woodland Trust.
Owen Phillips • 16 Aug 2023
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Faughan Valley Woodlands officially opens unveiling a haven for nature and people
Small fragmented woodlands along and across the River Faughan have been connected to benefit people, nature and climate in Northern Ireland.
Lynsey Nixon • 01 Aug 2023