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Trees woods and wildlife
Bluebell
Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a favourite with the fairies and a sure sign spring is in full swing. The violet glow of a bluebell wood is an incredible wildflower spectacle.
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Visiting woods
Best bluebell woods
See a stunning sea of blue this spring. Discover our best woods for bluebells.
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in England
Take some time away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a tranquil springtime walk through one of England's most beautiful bluebell woods.
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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Kinclaven Bluebell Wood
Stanley
81.02 ha (200.20 acres)
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Wales
Lose yourself in a sea of colour this spring in one of Wales' most beautiful bluebell woods.
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Blog
How to grow native bluebells in your garden
Why not try growing bluebells in your garden? Here are six good reasons why, along with our top bluebell growing tips.
Kate Lewthwaite • 28 Mar 2019
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Blog
When do bluebells flower?
Mark your calendars! Find out when bluebells flower, plus more bluebell facts including where to see them, what they smell like and how they're protected.
Lorienne Whittle • 21 Mar 2022
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Northern Ireland
Indulge in some quiet time and visit one of Northern Ireland's most stunning bluebell woods this spring.
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Plantation & Bluebell Field
Uphill
5.11 ha (12.63 acres)
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Heaven Farm Wood
Heaven Farm Bluebell Wood
East Sussex
4.26 ha (10.53 acres)
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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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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
Aberdeenshire
1.52 ha (3.76 acres)
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Derbyshire County Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
1.96 ha (4.84 acres)
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Luton Borough Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
Bedfordshire
1.24 ha (3.06 acres)
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Nene Park Trust Wood
Bluebell Wood
Cambridgeshire
11.59 ha (28.64 acres)
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London Borough of Haringey Wood
Bluebell Wood, Haringey
Greater London
1.29 ha (3.19 acres)
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Scotland
Explore the wild this spring and discover some of Scotland's most stunning bluebell woods.
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Privately owned Wood
Sett Valley Trail & Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
15.12 ha (37.36 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Marston Green Park & Bluebell Recreation Ground
West Midlands
2.42 ha (5.98 acres)
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Visiting woods
Woods through the seasons
Our woods are a wonderful place to visit all year round. Visit in spring for swathes of bluebells, summer for sunlit picnics, autumn for bright bold colours and winter for snow-topped trees.
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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
South Yorkshire
9.43 ha (23.30 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Woodland wildflowers
From the dazzling bluebells that cover ancient woodland in the spring to the bright meadows bursting with buttercups in the summer, wild flowers are what make our woods so beautiful, while providing precious nectar for invertebrates.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Wren's Nest NNR & Bluebell Park
West Midlands
44.73 ha (110.53 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Haddocks Wood
Runcorn
9.46 ha (23.38 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
Philipshill Wood
Chorleywood
31.43 ha (77.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hardwick Wood
Plympton nr Plymouth
21.80 ha (53.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Green Castle Woods
Llangain Near Carmarthen
50.51 ha (124.81 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pen y Coed
Llangollen
27.95 ha (69.06 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Clanger Wood
Westbury
59.61 ha (147.30 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Prehen Wood
The nearest large town is Derry City
7.48 ha (18.48 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Parc Mawr
Henryd Conwy
33.94 ha (83.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Priestley Wood
Barking Needham Market
23.68 ha (58.51 acres)
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Blog
Broadleaf spring issue: a burst of new life
After a soggy start to spring, the world is at last alive with birdsong, bright yellow daffodils and the first flurry of puff-white blossom. Bring on the bluebells!
Elisabeth Crump • 11 Mar 2024
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aversley Wood
Sawtry
61.58 ha (152.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Drumnaph Wood
Maghera County Londonderry
31.91 ha (78.85 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunollie Wood
Oban
31.88 ha (78.78 acres)
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Press centre
Volunteers declare victory after rhododendron 'bashing' at Perthshire wood
A group of tenacious volunteers are celebrating the demise of the very last Rhododendron ponticum bush at Kinclaven Bluebell Wood in Perthshire.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Everdon Stubbs
Daventry
28.91 ha (71.44 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Killaloo Wood
Killaloo
6.71 ha (16.58 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whinny Hill Wood
Boturich
102.91 ha (254.29 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red campion
These flashy woodland guardians have strong links to myths and mysticism. They are favourites of plenty of woodland insects – and fairies – and bloom a cheerful pink soon after the bluebell has finished flowering.
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5 spring flower crafts for kids
Take a look at 5 fantastic spring flower crafts that kids will love, including tissue paper bluebells and finger-painted blossom.
Hannah Vickers • 19 May 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Priory Grove
Monmouth
31.57 ha (78.01 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Beeslack Wood
Penicuik
13.31 ha (32.89 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Railway Plantation
Runcorn
1.85 ha (4.57 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Abertreweren
Defynnog Sennybridge
7.54 ha (18.63 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Belhus Chase
Aveley
55.44 ha (136.99 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Cymerau Isaf
Rhyd y Sarn Blaenau Ffestiniog
31.69 ha (78.31 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Clough Wood
Runcorn
2.72 ha (6.72 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Credenhill Park Wood
Credenhill
90.68 ha (224.07 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hainault Forest
Romford
113.37 ha (280.14 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Miltonrigg Woods
Brampton
63.58 ha (157.11 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ladies Walk Wood
Warrington
6.20 ha (15.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Tattershall Carrs
Tattershall
29.00 ha (71.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pond Wood & Compass Hill
Old Court Strangford
1.16 ha (2.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whitleigh Wood
Whitleigh nr Tamerton Foliot Plymouth
20.26 ha (50.06 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Yeo Copse
Witheridge
3.48 ha (8.60 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Captains Clough
Greater Manchester
6.56 ha (16.21 acres)
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Muckton wood
Lincolnshire
16.71 ha (41.29 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Church Wood
Buckinghamshire
14.01 ha (34.62 acres)
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council Wood
Danes Dyke LNR
East Riding of Yorkshire
12.09 ha (29.87 acres)
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Yoxall Lodge Wood
Woodborough Park Farm
Staffordshire
7.09 ha (17.52 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Cumbernauld Glen
North Lanarkshire
118.43 ha (292.64 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Willow Bed Plantation
Merseyside
1.69 ha (4.18 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
West Woods
Wiltshire
387.57 ha (957.69 acres)
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Cardiff County Council Wood
Coed y wenallt
Caerdydd - Cardiff
60.60 ha (149.74 acres)
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Vale Royal Borough Council Wood
Bowyers Waste
Cheshire
0.92 ha (2.27 acres)
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Ministry of Defence Wood
Friday Woods
Essex
153.20 ha (378.56 acres)
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Central Bedfordshire Council Wood
Flitwick Wood
Bedfordshire
14.26 ha (35.24 acres)
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Exmoor National Park Authority Wood
Tarr Steps Woodland
Somerset
33.40 ha (82.53 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Sirhowy Valley Country Park - Graig Goch
Caerffili - Caerphilly
14.70 ha (36.32 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Deffer Wood
West Yorkshire
88.55 ha (218.81 acres)
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Forest Service NI Wood
Ely Lodge Forest
County Fermanagh
251.38 ha (621.16 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Cwm Gwdi, Brecon
Powys
3.05 ha (7.54 acres)
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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council
West Yorkshire
1.09 ha (2.69 acres)
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Blog
Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Tristan Gooley
In our latest episode, natural navigator Tristan Gooley teaches us how clues and signs in nature can tell us about the land, water and animals around us.
Adam Shaw • 21 Apr 2023
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Press centre
Woodland Trust acquires new land connected to Mourne Park
The Trust has been able to extend Mourne Park, a special site for restoration and conservation in Northern Ireland, with 32 hectares of neighbouring land.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Abbey Grove
Felixstowe
3.91 ha (9.66 acres)
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Blog
First signs of spring in nature
Spring is a glorious time in nature with new leaves, bright blooms and thriving wildlife. But when does spring really start and what are the key signs to look for?
Charlie Mellor • 19 Feb 2021
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About us
Faughan Valley Woodlands: from fragments to thriving forests
The Faughan Valley Woodlands project aims to reconnect pockets of ancient woodland, allowing them to become more resilient and thrive in the future.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Stoke Wood
Stoke Lyne
35.52 ha (87.77 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Great Knott Wood
Lakeside Windermere
42.01 ha (103.81 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Balmacaan
Lewiston Drumnadrochit
33.51 ha (82.80 acres)
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Support us
Hucking Estate appeal, Kent
Your support helped us extend and secure this slice of Kent countryside. Now we have a unique opportunity to create a larger site with limitless potential.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brackfield Wood
Brackfield Claudy
26.92 ha (66.52 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Fountains Wood
Runcorn
1.08 ha (2.67 acres)
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About us
The Bunce survey
The Bunce survey brings together 50 years of data drawn from more than 100 woods across England, Scotland and Wales. What has changed in that time? Why? And how can we use the results to nurture healthier woodlands?
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Privately owned Wood
Dalgety Bay Community Woods
Fife
22.12 ha (54.66 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
Gaddum's Wood
Wilmslow
0.51 ha (1.26 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gaer Fawr Wood
Guilsfield
30.04 ha (74.23 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Graig Fawr
Margam
51.39 ha (126.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Parish & Oldhills Wood
Chalford
15.64 ha (38.65 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Moat Wood
South Street East Hoathly
9.99 ha (24.69 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Mancombe Wood
Roundham
10.07 ha (24.88 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nellington Wood
Rusthall Tunbridge Wells
2.20 ha (5.44 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Sea Wood
Bardsea
23.72 ha (58.61 acres)
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Sheffield City Council Wood
Lady Spring Wood
South Yorkshire
15.39 ha (38.03 acres)
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust Wood
Captain's Wood
Suffolk
56.49 ha (139.59 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Haughton Dale
Greater Manchester
9.25 ha (22.86 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Lower Nethan Gorge
South Lanarkshire
16.88 ha (41.71 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Ashridge Estate - adjacent The Coombe
Buckinghamshire
1.62 ha (4.00 acres)
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Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Sideland Nature Reserve
Powys
1.95 ha (4.82 acres)
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Medway Council Wood
Great Wood
Kent
7.19 ha (17.77 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Badby Wood
Northamptonshire
73.69 ha (182.09 acres)
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The Parks Trust Wood
Shenley Wood
Buckinghamshire
27.48 ha (67.90 acres)
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Flintshire County Council Wood
Gathering Grounds Wood
Sir y Fflint - Flintshire
3.61 ha (8.92 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Abbots Wood
East Sussex
353.86 ha (874.39 acres)
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Ledbury Town Council Wood
Dog Hill Wood
Herefordshire
8.94 ha (22.09 acres)
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Bracknell Forest Borough Council Wood
Piggy Wood
Berkshire
2.09 ha (5.16 acres)
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Bracknell Forest Borough Council Wood
Northerams Wood
Berkshire
2.99 ha (7.39 acres)
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National Trust for Scotland Wood
The Pineapple
Falkirk
4.53 ha (11.19 acres)
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Cemetery Wood
Lancashire
5.51 ha (13.62 acres)
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Three Rivers District Council Wood
Beechen Wood
Hertfordshire
2.53 ha (6.25 acres)
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Essex County Council Wood
Gravel Wood
Essex
7.70 ha (19.03 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Ynys-hir
Ceredigion
150.08 ha (370.85 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Common Wood
Buckinghamshire
103.69 ha (256.22 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Hazel Wood
Suffolk
4.53 ha (11.19 acres)
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Newport County Borough Council Wood
Graig Wood
Casnewydd - Newport
10.16 ha (25.11 acres)
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Medway Council Wood
Foxburrow Wood
Kent
6.26 ha (15.47 acres)
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Blog
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Learn how to encourage butterflies into your garden with butterfly-friendly plants, butterfly feeders and more.
Danielle Wesley • 13 Mar 2020
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Cefn
Crickhowell
11.11 ha (27.45 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bunkers Hill
Nr Stourbridge
41.55 ha (102.67 acres)
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Blog
12 uncommon and rare woodland flowers
Woodland is home to some of the UK's rarest flowering plants. Some are weird. Some are mysterious. And all have fascinating stories to tell. You'll be lucky to track down some of these beauties, but they're worth it if you do.
Amy Lewis • 26 Jan 2018
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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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Support us
Ancient woodland restoration fund
Help us restore irreplaceable ancient woodland and bring it back to its former glory.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Skipton Castle Woods
Skipton
14.88 ha (36.77 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brynau Farm
Tonna Neath
72.03 ha (177.99 acres)
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Blog
SSSI definition: what is it and what does it mean for conservation and development?
A Site of Special Scientific Interest is a formal conservation designation. Learn how they are determined, why we have them and where to see them in the UK.
Laura Cottam • 01 Mar 2019
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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Brimstone
A common master of disguise, the brimstone blends perfectly into the alder leaves it lays its eggs on. Spot them in early spring when they emerge from hibernation.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed y Gopa
Abergele
46.93 ha (115.96 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Hafod y Llyn
Maentwrog
16.57 ha (40.94 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cinnamon Brow
Warrington
1.27 ha (3.14 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Collfryn
Dol y Wern nr. Chirk
7.01 ha (17.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Harrocks Wood
Rickmansworth Watford
42.70 ha (105.51 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lineover Wood
Dowdeswell
49.97 ha (123.48 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Rook Wood
Llanigon
10.35 ha (25.57 acres)
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St Albans City & District Council Wood
Broadacre Woodland
Hertfordshire
1.29 ha (3.19 acres)
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Horsham District Council Wood
Leechpool And Owlbeech Woods
West Sussex
42.87 ha (105.93 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Combe Wood
Devon
7.00 ha (17.30 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Cally Wood
Dumfries and Galloway
208.06 ha (514.12 acres)
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The Crown Estate Wood
Great Oaks
Surrey
43.97 ha (108.65 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Dundon Beacon Nature Reserve
Somerset
9.32 ha (23.03 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Rufford Old Hall
Lancashire
2.08 ha (5.14 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Blakes Wood
Essex
40.42 ha (99.88 acres)
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Stirling Council Wood
Mugdock Wood
Stirling
78.52 ha (194.02 acres)
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Essex County Council Wood
Ape's Grove
Essex
5.96 ha (14.73 acres)
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Vincients Wood
Wiltshire
5.09 ha (12.58 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Greyhone Wood
Oxfordshire
21.56 ha (53.27 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Ashridge Estate - Ashridge Park
Buckinghamshire
549.96 ha (1358.95 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Upper Nethan Gorge
South Lanarkshire
69.47 ha (171.66 acres)
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Oysters Coppice
Wiltshire
5.58 ha (13.79 acres)
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Kingfisher Country park Wood
Yorks Wood
West Midlands
9.90 ha (24.46 acres)
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Leeds City Council Wood
Peasecroft Wood
West Yorkshire
4.29 ha (10.60 acres)
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Adel Dam Nature Reserve
West Yorkshire
7.67 ha (18.95 acres)
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Mid Sussex District Council Wood
Ashplats Wood
West Sussex
24.18 ha (59.75 acres)
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London Wildlife Trust Wood
Denham Lock Wood SSSI
Greater London
5.34 ha (13.20 acres)