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Trees woods and wildlife
Dog’s mercury
A poisonous coloniser of ancient woodland, dog’s mercury is quick to sweep over the wood floor, sometimes outcompeting more delicate ancient woodland species.
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Visiting woods
Walking dogs in our woods
Dogs are welcome for walkies in our woods. Take a look at our tips and guidelines for ensuring we keep our woods safe and special for dogs and wildlife.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Swineshead & Spanoak Woods
Swineshead Kimbolton
46.07 ha (113.84 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Scroggs Wood
Kendal
2.97 ha (7.34 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ipsden Heath
Ipsden
12.72 ha (31.43 acres)
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Blog
Winter picnics: hot food ideas and recipes
Keep warm on a winter picnic with our recipes and food ideas, including mulled apple juice, hot dogs, chilli pitta pockets and jacket potatoes.
Danielle Wesley • 05 Jan 2023
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Sweet Clough
Lancashire
5.18 ha (12.80 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Twig & Bog Woods
Warrington
2.93 ha (7.24 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
The Portman Burtley Estate
Buckinghamshire
215.68 ha (532.95 acres)
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Durham County Council Wood
Deerness Valley Way Railway Path
County Durham
40.83 ha (100.89 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Eggesford
Devon
309.32 ha (764.33 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gaddum's Wood
Wilmslow
0.51 ha (1.26 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ambrose Copse
Semley
3.81 ha (9.41 acres)
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London Borough of Bromley Wood
Hayes Common
Greater London
75.90 ha (187.55 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Dyrham Park
Gloucestershire
3.01 ha (7.44 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Hydon'S Heath
Surrey
51.51 ha (127.28 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Memorial Plantation
Burton in Lonsdale
1.26 ha (3.11 acres)
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Elmbridge Borough Council Wood
The Esher Commons - Fairmile Common
Surrey
62.83 ha (155.25 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Falls of Clyde
South Lanarkshire
67.44 ha (166.64 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Cadsonbury
Cornwall
16.50 ha (40.77 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Croft Top Farm
Lancashire
9.88 ha (24.41 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Downs Banks
Staffordshire
17.89 ha (44.21 acres)
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St Edmundsbury Borough Council Wood
Hardwick Heath
Suffolk
1.71 ha (4.23 acres)
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London Borough of Redbridge Wood
Hurstleigh Gardens Open Space
Greater London
3.78 ha (9.34 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Gunness Copse
Lincolnshire
16.76 ha (41.41 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Newseat Of Manar
Aberdeenshire
40.45 ha (99.95 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
East Woodlands
Aberdeen
16.48 ha (40.72 acres)
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Oxford City Council Wood
Shotover Country Park
Oxfordshire
97.34 ha (240.53 acres)
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London Borough of Barnet Wood
Coppetts Wood
Greater London
11.45 ha (28.29 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Canley Ford
West Midlands
2.51 ha (6.20 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Crowthorne Wood
Berkshire
239.50 ha (591.80 acres)
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Surrey Heath Borough Council Wood
Lightwater Country Park
Surrey
16.29 ha (40.25 acres)
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Worcestershire County Council Wood
Waseley Hills Country Park
Worcestershire
6.42 ha (15.86 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Deffer Wood
West Yorkshire
88.55 ha (218.81 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Allerthorpe Wood
East Riding of Yorkshire
148.69 ha (367.41 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Ingleborough
North Yorkshire
27.63 ha (68.27 acres)
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Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Shepperlands Farm
Berkshire
9.25 ha (22.86 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Gatton
Surrey
37.51 ha (92.69 acres)
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Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council Wood
White Hill Open Space
Staffordshire
0.61 ha (1.51 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bracher's Wood
Rothwell Kettering
0.55 ha (1.36 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Raveden
Greater Manchester
20.41 ha (50.43 acres)
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Chelmsford Borough Council Wood
Galleywood Common Woodland
Essex
18.94 ha (46.80 acres)
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Elmbridge Borough Council Wood
The Esher Commons - Arbrook Common
Surrey
40.93 ha (101.14 acres)
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust Wood
Devichoys Wood
Cornwall
16.11 ha (39.81 acres)
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Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Wood
CS Lewis Nature Reserve
Oxfordshire
2.62 ha (6.47 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Ranmore Common
Surrey
1.32 ha (3.26 acres)
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London Borough of Barnet Wood
Big Wood
Greater London
6.87 ha (16.98 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Leconfield Estate
West Sussex
212.15 ha (524.22 acres)
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Halton Borough Council Wood
Wigg Island Nature Reserve
Cheshire
2.33 ha (5.76 acres)
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Mid Sussex District Council Wood
Blunts Wood and Paige's Wood
West Sussex
9.03 ha (22.31 acres)
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Reading Borough Council Wood
Arthur Newbury Park
Berkshire
11.79 ha (29.13 acres)
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Leeds City Council Wood
Redhall Estate
West Yorkshire
3.16 ha (7.81 acres)
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Marston Vale Trust Wood
Shocott Spring
Bedfordshire
51.48 ha (127.21 acres)
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Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Millfield Wood
Buckinghamshire
7.55 ha (18.66 acres)
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The National Forest Wood
Windmill Wood
Derbyshire
20.85 ha (51.52 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Stafford Castle
Staffordshire
5.35 ha (13.22 acres)
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Surrey Wildlife Trust Wood
Chobham Common
Surrey
178.84 ha (441.91 acres)
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Shropshire Council Wood
Brown Moss Countryside Heritage Site
Shropshire
19.08 ha (47.15 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Harrys Wood
Derbyshire
11.42 ha (28.22 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Sunnyside Wood
Leicestershire
25.43 ha (62.84 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Gavieside Farm
West Lothian
7.06 ha (17.45 acres)
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Sussex Wildlife Trust Wood
Woods Mill
West Sussex
7.79 ha (19.25 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Laver Burn & Haverah Park
North Yorkshire
11.99 ha (29.63 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
The Oaklands
Derbyshire
9.99 ha (24.69 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Chippenham Fen NNR
Cambridgeshire
89.72 ha (221.70 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Rainton Glen
Dumfries and Galloway
25.40 ha (62.76 acres)
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Harrogate Borough Council Wood
Birk Crag
North Yorkshire
10.73 ha (26.51 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Warley Woods
West Midlands
21.98 ha (54.31 acres)
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The City of Edinburgh Council Wood
Kaimes
Edinburgh
6.54 ha (16.16 acres)
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Event
Winter wreath workshop at the Faughan Valley Woodlands
Put your creative hat on and join us at the Faughan Valley Woodlands to make your very own winter wreath using natural materials.
Sun 08 Dec 2024 • Faughan Valley Woodlands, Derry/Londonderry
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Muirburn
South Lanarkshire
49.32 ha (121.87 acres)
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The City of Edinburgh Council Wood
Comely Bank Cemetery
Edinburgh
2.78 ha (6.87 acres)
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National Trust for Scotland Wood
Kellie Castle & Garden
Fife
1.51 ha (3.73 acres)
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Coventry City Council Wood
Coundon Hall Park Woodland
West Midlands
3.34 ha (8.25 acres)
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Herefordshire Nature Trust Wood
Woodside
Herefordshire
3.12 ha (7.71 acres)
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South Ribble Borough Council Wood
Shaw Wood
Lancashire
5.46 ha (13.49 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Wheldrake Woods
North Yorkshire
116.00 ha (286.64 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Parkway Woods
Higher Compton
19.97 ha (49.35 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Lanhydrock - Estate Woodland East
Cornwall
9.71 ha (23.99 acres)
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Buckinghamshire County Council Wood
Thornborough Community Woodland
Buckinghamshire
42.58 ha (105.22 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Culvery Wood
Pensford
3.56 ha (8.80 acres)
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Event
Community tree planting at Railway Wood
Drop in to help us plant new trees at Railway Wood and create a welcoming space at an otherwise busy commuter junction.
Sat 23 Nov 2024 • Railway Wood, Livingston
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Video
Andy Black - volunteer warden
Find out more about Andy's volunteering and why he was nominated for an award.
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Blog
Foxglove and other poisonous plants: a list of toxic plants in the UK
A quick guide to five of the most poisonous plants you may encounter on a countryside walk in the UK. Learn how to recognise them and get fascinating facts on their toxicity.
Helen Keating • 01 Jul 2020
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About us
Fox hunting in Woodland Trust woods
Read the Woodland Trust's position on fox hunting in our woods.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Masons Wood
Preston
6.07 ha (15.00 acres)
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Event
Winter wreath workshop at Clandeboye Estate
Put your creative hat on and join us at Clandeboye Estate, near Kilcooley Wood, to make your very own winter wreath using natural materials.
Sun 08 Dec 2024 • Clandeboye Estate, County Down
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Woodland Trust Wood
Langley Vale Wood
Langley Vale
259.69 ha (641.69 acres)
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Press centre
Visit the Woodland Trust's bluebell woods in full bloom
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland wants to welcome visitors to sites throughout the region to enjoy the spectacular springtime sight of a bluebell-carpeted woodland.
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Visiting woods
Love your woods
Our woods are home to amazing plants and animals and they're all free for people to enjoy responsibly. Show them you care with our top tips for your visit.
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Blog
Can you eat conkers? And other conker facts
Learn more about conkers with our fascinating facts. What are they? Can you eat them? And what’s the difference between conkers and chestnuts?
Danielle Wesley • 25 Sep 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dogwood
Understated until the colder months when it bursts into colour, dogwood is a broadleaf shrub which thrives in damp woodland edges. The timber is so hard, it was used for crucifixes.
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Blog
Are bluebells poisonous? And more bluebell facts
Find out all about bluebells, including if they’re poisonous, when to see them and lots of other bluebell facts.
Hannah Vickers • 06 Apr 2020
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Video
Meet the people behind our work: Friends of Belvoir Wood
Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Friends of Belvoir Wood so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Weasel
Relentless and always hungry. What they lack in size, weasels make up for in appetite, eating a third of their own body weight daily. From birds to bank voles, the small creatures of the forest floor must be ever wary of this energetic hunter.
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Blog
Ticks: what do they look like and how to remove them
Learn how to identify ticks and the steps you can take to avoid them when walking in woodland.
Rachel Hoskins • 15 May 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Robin
Feisty. Iconic. A Christmas card favourite and a gardener’s best friend. It’s no wonder this fiery little fella is one of Britain’s most-loved birds, frequenting the UK’s gardens in search of worms.
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Video
How gifts in wills have made a difference: Avoncliff Wood
A third of all the work we do is made possible by gifts in wills. Find out more about the difference they've made to Avoncliff Wood, a beautiful wood in the Cotswolds that's also helping to combat the use of plastic on our estate.
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Blog
Rowan jelly: how to find and make it
Rowan, with its fiery red berries, is a tree that's difficult to miss at the moment. If you want to try foraging this is a great way to start. Get top identification tips and a step-by-step recipe on how to make rowan jelly.
Helen Keating • 13 Aug 2018
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Blog
What is lichen? Seven types of lichen found on trees
Lichen can be very visible on branches and bark at this time of year. They can be really difficult to identify, but here are seven common lichens that grow on trees.
Kylie Harrison Mellor • 24 Apr 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wild boar
Big, bulky and back. Wild boar have made a controversial return to the UK’s woods after centuries away.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Greyfield Wood
High Littleton NE Somerset
36.23 ha (89.52 acres)
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Blog
What do foxes eat? And more facts about foxes
Whether we live in the countryside or a bustling city, most of us have seen a fox. But how much do you know about one of our most iconic animals?
Charlotte Varela • 16 Aug 2019
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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 attract frogs to your garden
They’re fascinating, they control pests and they’re under threat – but how do you attract frogs to your garden? Read our top tips.
Charlotte Varela • 19 Mar 2024
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Press centre
Denbighshire family hopes to create space for nature this New Year thanks to tree giveaway
A mum from Prestatyn can’t wait to embrace nature and encourage new wildlife into her garden after taking part in a tree giveaway scheme.
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Blog
Are acorns edible? And other acorn facts
Acorns are a favourite dish of many woodland creatures, but did you know humans can eat them too? Here are some great recipes and more fascinating acorn facts.
Emilie Bonnevay • 03 Sep 2019
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Blog
Animal tracking: prints and poo identification for kids
Many animals can be hard to spot in the wild, but they leave plenty of clues behind. Learn how to identify animal tracks, poo and other signs.
Danielle Wesley • 17 Feb 2020
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Blog
Animal tracks: snow print identification
A fresh coat of snow reveals the footprints of the secretive animals that call our woodland home. Learn how to identify some of the tracks you're likely to see in your local wood.
Charlie Mellor • 17 Jan 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Plas Power Woods
Bersham nr Wrexham
42.31 ha (104.55 acres)
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Blog
Is ivy poisonous?
Discover whether ivy is poisonous and learn more about where it grows, how to take care of it in your garden and why it’s a great plant for wildlife.
Kate Lewthwaite • 17 Aug 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Moat Wood
South Street East Hoathly
9.99 ha (24.69 acres)
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Blog
10 ways to help wildlife in summer
We can all make a difference for wildlife this season, from a single simple action to an ongoing commitment, at home or further afield. Read our ten top tips.
Charlie Mellor • 12 Jun 2023
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Blog
10 ways to help wildlife in spring
We can all make a difference for wildlife this season, from a single simple action to an ongoing commitment, at home or further afield. Read our ten top tips.
Charlie Mellor • 01 Mar 2023
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bunkers Hill
Nr Stourbridge
41.55 ha (102.67 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Howard's Wood
Timbrelham nr Launceston
1.50 ha (3.71 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bitholmes Wood
Oughtibridge
28.80 ha (71.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Skipton Castle Woods
Skipton
14.88 ha (36.77 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Balmacaan
Lewiston Drumnadrochit
33.51 ha (82.80 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hammond's Copse
Newdigate
29.64 ha (73.24 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Wilmay Copse
Fawkham Green
4.71 ha (11.64 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Fingle Woods
Nr Dunsford Devon
265.24 ha (655.41 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Young People's Forest at Mead
Smalley
161.13 ha (398.15 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed y Gopa
Abergele
46.93 ha (115.96 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Harrocks Wood
Rickmansworth Watford
42.70 ha (105.51 acres)
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Essex County Council Wood
Ape's Grove
Essex
5.96 ha (14.73 acres)
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London Wildlife Trust Wood
Denham Lock Wood SSSI
Greater London
5.34 ha (13.20 acres)
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Stirling Council Wood
Abbey Craig
Stirling
27.72 ha (68.50 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cwm Mynach
Bontddu Dolgellau
382.43 ha (944.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hardwick Wood
Plympton nr Plymouth
21.80 ha (53.87 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash
One of our most beloved trees. Ash is one of the most common trees in the UK, but as ash dieback sweeps through, is it set to be erased from our countryside?
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whittle Dene
Ovingham
19.58 ha (48.38 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Polebrook & Crow
Botcheston Thornton
3.68 ha (9.09 acres)
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust Wood
Argill Woods
Cumbria
7.62 ha (18.83 acres)
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Forest Service NI Wood
Glenarm Forest
County Antrim
178.75 ha (441.69 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunollie Wood
Oban
31.88 ha (78.78 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nabs Wood
Silkstone Common
4.90 ha (12.11 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Adams Wood
Frieth
12.00 ha (29.65 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Londonthorpe Woods
nr Grantham
77.21 ha (190.79 acres)
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Blog
Where to see wild daffodils in the UK
Did you know that the UK is home to a native, wild species of daffodil? Forget the gaudy imposters lining roadsides and parks this spring - head to the woods for an encounter with the real thing.
Amy Lewis • 22 Feb 2021