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Trees woods and wildlife
Fungi and lichens
A dazzling array of shapes, sizes and colours. Find out about fungi and lichens, from ancient taboos to magic and medicine.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Porcelain fungus
A glistening white, translucent beauty which fights off its rivals with its own fungicide. It is associated with beech trees and is edible – but only once the off-putting mucus is washed off.
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Blog
Bracket fungi identification: 10 common UK species for beginners
Bracket fungi, also known as shelf or polypore fungi, grow on both dead and living trees. Here we list some of the UK's more common and easily distinguished types to get to grips with.
Amy Lewis • 21 Oct 2021
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Journal
Wood Wise – fabulous fungi
The autumn 2015 issue of Wood Wise explores the fascinating world of fungi, their essential role in woodland and their complex relationship with trees.
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Blog
7 funny fungi names to help mushroom identification
The UK's 15,000 different fungi have a rich collection of fascinating, descriptive and hilarious names. Let’s take a look at some of the more eyebrow-raising.
Charlotte Varela • 06 Jan 2023
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Trees woods and wildlife
Temperate rainforest
Also known as Atlantic or Celtic rainforest, this special habitat is incredibly rare. Its lush conditions are perfect for scarce plants, lichens and fungi, as well as a number of unusual animals.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Deadwood
Dead and decaying wood is one of any woodland's most important microhabitats. Learn more about why we need more of it, as well as the rare and endangered beetles, colourful fungi and other threatened wildlife that relies on it.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Yellow brain
A frilly sign of a witch’s curse, yellow brain is a parasitic jelly fungus that looks a little like a brain and feeds on fungi that feed on dead wood.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Woodland wildlife
The UK's native woods and trees support a great diversity of living organisms. Our species guides explore the wildlife that depends on woodland, from plants and fungi to mammals, birds, bees and beetles.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Stinkhorn
Pungent and a little indecent, some Victorians were so embarrassed by these fungi that they would attack them with cudgels lest any impressionable young ladies might see them.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beechwood sickener
Toxic, brittle, red-capped. Beechwood sickener is only found in beech woodland and help beech trees take up nutrients from the soil.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bank vole
Stout but speedy, the bank vole skitters around woodland and dense vegetation looking for blackberries, nuts and fungi. It uses its large ears to listen out for its many predators, such as the fox and kestrel.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak trees and wildlife
Our fantastic oaks support more life than any other UK native tree. Discover which species live and feed on oak, from foxes and fungi to bats and beetles.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Candlesnuff fungus
Pallid, petite, a tumour-fighter. Candlesnuff fungi may be small but they are a medical force to be reckoned with.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak bracket
Though it oozes a honey-like liquid, the oak bracket has a few less tantalising names. It lives off the heartwood of living trees as well as on deadwood. Also known as weeping conk and warted oak polypore, they belong to a group called butt rot fungi.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Phytophthora austrocedri
Phytophthora austrocedri is a pathogen that infects and kills native juniper trees. Junipers are one of our rarest native trees and an attack from this fungi-like species is a devastating blow to some of the UK’s populations.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chanterelle
Prized ingredient. Forager’s favourite. Succulent and delicate in flavour, chanterelle is used by chefs the world over.
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Blog
First signs of autumn
Discover when autumn starts and the signs of the season – look for leaves changing colour, autumn fruits and seeds, migrating birds, ivy flowering and incredible fungi.
Danielle Wesley • 31 Aug 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Deathcap
Silent assassin and killer of kings. The deathcap has been used as a murder weapon for millennia.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Balmacaan
Lewiston Drumnadrochit
33.51 ha (82.80 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Barnacle lichen
Looking like little barnacles growing on tree trunks, get to know barnacle lichen which you'll find on the bark of living trees in ancient wood.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Portmoak Moss
Scotlandwell
43.59 ha (107.71 acres)
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Blog
Types of mushroom in the UK: common identification guide
Mushrooms (or toadstools) is a term given to the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting bodies that certain fungi produce. Here are nine common mushrooms that you may come across.
Helen Keating • 31 Aug 2017
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Trees woods and wildlife
Charcoal burner
Crumbly, tasty and ruddy, the charcoal burner is a favourite with chefs.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lineover Wood
Dowdeswell
49.97 ha (123.48 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Crinan Wood
Crinan
35.00 ha (86.49 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Collared earthstar
The star of the show in broadleaf woodland, this charming fungus would look at home at the bottom of the sea..
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Trees woods and wildlife
King Alfred’s cakes
Tiny fire-lighters with an embarrassing story, King Alfred’s cakes are named after the king’s poor baking skills.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Wormley Wood & Nut Wood
Hoddesdon nr Hertford
142.51 ha (352.14 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Wentwood
Llanvair Discsoed
353.36 ha (873.15 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Penny bun
Weighty, fat and delicious with a cap like a crusty, well-baked bun. Penny buns, or ceps, are prized for their taste and benefits to woodland, tree and human health.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beard lichens
Dripping off the trees in clean-air woodlands, these beautiful bushy beard lichens adorn branches and trunks.
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Blog
7 amazing woodland wildlife walks in Scotland
From otters and ospreys to fascinating fungi and flowers, Scotland's wildlife and scenery are spectacular. Check out 7 of our favourite woods for wildlife walks.
Charlie Mellor • 15 Jul 2022
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Trees woods and wildlife
Jelly ear
Velvety and a little disconcerting, the jelly ear looks just like an ear growing off decaying branches.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common bird’s nest fungus
Clinging to twigs and branches like tiny birds’ nests, each common bird’s nest fungus looks like a clutch of white eggs.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oakbug milkcap
Stinky and unimpressive. Oakbug milkcap is a dull-looking fungus that is easily missed in woodland among its more spectacular cousins. It is edible, though is not to everyone’s taste, and is said to have an oily smell, similar to bed bugs. Yum.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Backmuir Wood
Muirhead
56.89 ha (140.58 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bearded tooth fungus
Tufty and beard-like, this rare and legally protected fungus has a reputation for easing dementia.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunollie Wood
Oban
31.88 ha (78.78 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Killaloo Wood
Killaloo
6.71 ha (16.58 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chicken of the woods
Bright, bold and soft to the touch, chicken of the woods is easy to spot.
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Press centre
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.
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Blog
Foraging in February: mushrooms, nettles and early flowers
Even in February, green shoots and early spring flowers are starting to appear. And they’re growing quickly. Here are some spring plants and winter fungi to look out for.
Helen Keating • 22 Feb 2018
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Trees woods and wildlife
Lungwort lichens
Once common and widespread, they're now pushed to the westernmost extremities of the UK due to air pollution.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wood blewit
Pastel-toned and edible with a magical twist. Wood blewit has a blue to violet-tinged cap and gills when young, with pale pink spores. It sometimes grows in circles called ‘fairy rings’, which can appear overnight and were once thought to indicate that magic was at work.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Brown roll-rim
The brown roll-rim might look innocent enough, but it’s a deadly fungus of birch woodland.
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Blog
Foraging in October: which wild mushrooms can you eat?
Explore the world of foraging with these top wild fungi picking and cooking tips. Here are five edible fungi that are easy to identify.
Helen Keating • 29 Oct 2018
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Trees woods and wildlife
Fly agaric
Famous, enchanting and highly toxic. Fly agaric is the home of fairies and magical creatures and a lover of birch woodland.
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Blog
Why are native woods important for biodiversity?
Native woods and trees support an incredible diversity of life. Find out why protecting and creating native woodland is the best way to recover nature and secure the future of our woodland species.
Karen Hornigold • 21 Jul 2020
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aldouran Glen
Leswalt nr Stranraer
13.11 ha (32.39 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Avoncliff Wood
Avoncliff Upper Westwood
30.13 ha (74.45 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
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
Haddocks Wood
Runcorn
9.46 ha (23.38 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nidd Gorge
Bilton Banks Harrogate
45.98 ha (113.62 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Old Wood, Skellingthorpe
Skellingthorpe
93.09 ha (230.03 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Miltonrigg Woods
Brampton
63.58 ha (157.11 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Owlet
Blyton
50.41 ha (124.56 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Tattershall Carrs
Tattershall
29.00 ha (71.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Priory Wood
Burwell
8.73 ha (21.57 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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Forestry Commission England Wood
Bishop Wood
North Yorkshire
338.03 ha (835.27 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Formby
Merseyside
47.78 ha (118.06 acres)
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Havant Borough Council Wood
Gundymoor Wood
Hampshire
2.96 ha (7.31 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Blackrod By-pass
Greater Manchester
2.73 ha (6.75 acres)
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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Haigh Hall Country Park
Greater Manchester
31.37 ha (77.52 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Kesteven Forest - Morkery Wood
Lincolnshire
166.98 ha (412.61 acres)
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privately owned (open to the public) Wood
Aberduna
Sir Ddinbych - Denbighshire
8.39 ha (20.73 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Whitrigg Bing
West Lothian
40.20 ha (99.33 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Westrigg Bing
West Lothian
33.34 ha (82.38 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Long Wood
Dumfries and Galloway
7.01 ha (17.32 acres)
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Plant trees
Natural regeneration
The UK needs more trees. We plant millions of native trees every year, but planting is just one way to help the UK's woodlands expand. Allowing nature to take its course is also an effective and efficient method of getting more trees in the ground.
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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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Support us
Endangered wildlife appeal
Nature needs help. Please make a donation to support our life-changing work to plant trees, restore habitats and protect the UK's woodland. Together, we can give wildlife a future.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brackfield Wood
Brackfield Claudy
26.92 ha (66.52 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hammond's Copse
Newdigate
29.64 ha (73.24 acres)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust Northern Ireland welcomes Tree Protection Bill
Woodland Trust Northern Ireland has welcomed a Private Members Bill submitted at Stormont to protect trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Tring Park
Tring
132.94 ha (328.49 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Dalgety Bay Community Woods
Fife
22.12 ha (54.66 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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Press centre
Center Parcs ancient woodland plans are not warranted
Read our president Clive Anderson's view on Center Parcs' proposals to turn precious ancient woodland into a new holiday resort in Sussex.
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Blog
What can rings and black lines in tree trunks tell us?
We take a fascinating look at tree anatomy and explore the appearance of tree rings and other black lines.
Julia Lock • 29 Dec 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
Velvet shank
A burst of sunshine in wintry woods, the bright orange of velvet shank fungus is a treat for the eyes on a dark day. Not only are they a cheery sight but they are also edible.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beefsteak fungus
Sticky and gruesome, beefsteak is a woodland fungus with the disconcerting appearance of a raw cut of meat.
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Blog
Top 10 woods to enjoy autumn colour
Take a look at our top 10 woods to visit for autumn colour, with sites in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Hannah Vickers • 10 Nov 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cwm Mynach
Bontddu Dolgellau
382.43 ha (944.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Formonthills
Glenrothes
118.47 ha (292.74 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pipe Hall Farm
Lichfield
48.30 ha (119.35 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
Throne Wood
North Belfast
5.47 ha (13.52 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Warneage Wood
Wanborough nr Swindon
18.88 ha (46.65 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Seeds Plantation
Warrington
6.38 ha (15.76 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Hardcastle Crags - Pecket Well Clough
West Yorkshire
3.21 ha (7.93 acres)
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South Lakeland District Council Wood
Serpentine Woods
Cumbria
7.11 ha (17.57 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Common Wood
Buckinghamshire
103.69 ha (256.22 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hedgerows
Small but mighty, hedges are an essential refuge for wildlife, clean our air, capture carbon, reduce flooding and give clues to historic land management. Find out more.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Uig Wood
Uig Portree
17.60 ha (43.49 acres)
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Blog
9 rare and beautiful wild UK orchids
Orchids are some of the most beautiful and unique wild plants you'll see in the UK. They are rare but well worth finding if you are up for the challenge.
Laura Cottam • 29 May 2019
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Woodland Trust Wood
Philipshill Wood
Chorleywood
31.43 ha (77.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brynau Farm
Tonna Neath
72.03 ha (177.99 acres)
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Press centre
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.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Tackling air pollution with trees
Air pollution can have a serious impact on our health, global climate and biodiversity, but there are ways to reduce it. Discover the role trees have to play.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bunkers Hill
Nr Stourbridge
41.55 ha (102.67 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hardwick Wood
Plympton nr Plymouth
21.80 ha (53.87 acres)
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About us
Saving Scotland's rainforest
We're working to ensure Scotland’s rainforests thrive once again. As part of the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest, we're on a mission to protect and enhance this globally important habitat for the special wildlife that depends upon it.
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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Avon Valley Woods
Woodleigh
139.42 ha (344.51 acres)
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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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Blog
Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Martin Hügi, the 'Tree Pilgrim'
Martin Hügi, the 'Tree Pilgrim', is walking from Land's End to John O'Groats to visit amazing ancient trees. We meet him on day 79 to hear his experience so far.
Adam Shaw • 29 Sep 2023
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Blog
Life cycle of a plant: seeds, shoots and roots
Plant lives have a beginning and end just like ours. Here's a roundup of the different stages plants go through, from a new seed to eventual death.
Sally Bavin • 02 Mar 2021
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Blog
Pine martens: where they live, what they eat and other facts
They may look cute and cuddly, but with fierce teeth and claws and an appetite for small mammals, the elusive pine marten is anything but! Learn more about this iconic woodland species and how we're helping to secure its future.
Charlie Mellor • 14 Jun 2018
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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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Blog
What is growing on my tree? Black spots, galls, mildew and algae
Trees can host a range of spots, patches, powders, lumps and bumps! Here’s our quick guide to some of the more common funguses, growths and colour changes.
Emilie Bonnevay • 27 Jun 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Shaggy parasol
Elegant and shabby-chic. Good to eat – unless you’re one of the one in 25 people whose stomach can’t tolerate it.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Scarlet elf cup
Mystical and cheery, the scarlet elf cup grows on decaying sticks and branches in damp spots and beneath leaf litter on the woodland floor. Their bright pops of colour brighten up even the darkest winter day.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Harvestman
Spindly, gangly, with small, rounded bodies. These oddly proportioned spider relatives escape predators by losing their limbs. Look for them in damp woodland environments.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Binswood
East Worldham
61.53 ha (152.04 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Butterdean Wood
Gladsmuir Haddington
42.15 ha (104.15 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
Coed Hafod y Llyn
Maentwrog
16.57 ha (40.94 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
Merry Hill
Bushey
75.80 ha (187.30 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Views Wood
Uckfield
24.72 ha (61.08 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Lanhydrock - Estate Woodland South
Cornwall
37.33 ha (92.24 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Upper Nethan Gorge
South Lanarkshire
69.47 ha (171.66 acres)
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Kingfisher Country park Wood
Yorks Wood
West Midlands
9.90 ha (24.46 acres)
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privately owned (open to the public) Wood
Beechwood Estate
Devon
35.63 ha (88.04 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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Worcestershire County Council Wood
Ankerdine Common
Worcestershire
6.57 ha (16.23 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Crow Wood House Farm
Lancashire
2.00 ha (4.94 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Craggy Wood
Cumbria
15.07 ha (37.24 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Formby New Planting
Merseyside
2.76 ha (6.82 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Brownlee Wood
South Lanarkshire
10.36 ha (25.60 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Acute oak decline
Our native oaks are under pressure like never before. They are declining at an unprecedented rate due to drought, flooding, pollution, pests and diseases.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Abriachan Wood
Loch Ness
163.22 ha (403.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lake Wood
Uckfield
8.46 ha (20.90 acres)
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Blog
Red squirrel facts
The red squirrel is the UK's only native squirrel species, and was once a common sight. But for decades they’ve been in decline. Find out why they are threatened and other fascinating facts.
Helen Keating • 01 Nov 2018
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Woodland Trust Wood
Paddock Wood
Longhirst
5.73 ha (14.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gleann Shildeag Estate
Strathcarron
1539.67 ha (3804.52 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bisham Woods
Cookham Dean Maidenhead
152.63 ha (377.15 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Goodhart's Wood
Bishop Wilton North Yorkshire
1.48 ha (3.66 acres)
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Press centre
How can we fund new woodland against a backdrop of cuts?
A 41% cut to anything is a big deal. But when it amounts to £32,000,000, it’s a massive deal. That’s the scale of the cut that the 2024-25 Scottish Budget imposes on woodland grants.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Oaks Wood
Ness Burn Londonderry
10.54 ha (26.04 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Big Wood, Runcorn
Runcorn
9.24 ha (22.83 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Culvery Wood
Pensford
3.56 ha (8.80 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
Ashenbank Wood
Cobham
29.95 ha (74.01 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hackfall
Grewelthorpe
48.06 ha (118.76 acres)
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Plant trees
Managing your new woodland
Woodland management requires long term planning. Learn about the observations and actions needed over a wood’s lifetime.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Largo Serpentine
Largo
1.25 ha (3.09 acres)
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Somerset Wildlife Trust Wood
Great Breach Wood
Somerset
57.73 ha (142.65 acres)
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Blog
Life cycle of a tree: how trees grow
From seed to snag, the journey a tree takes to grow is pretty impressive! Find out more about the process.
Rachel Hoskins • 24 Jun 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beech, common
Monumental, majestic, home to rare wildlife. Beech is an enchanting species and known as the queen of British trees. To wander beneath the leafy canopy, its cathedral-like branches spreading upwards, is an awe-inspiring experience.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Nant Gwernol and Coed Hendrewallog
Abergynolwyn
15.79 ha (39.02 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Oakfield Glen
Carrickfergus
8.86 ha (21.89 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
North Wood
Livingston
35.23 ha (87.05 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Willesley Wood
Ashby de la Zouch
56.60 ha (139.86 acres)
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Wood
Burbage Common And Woods
Leicestershire
41.25 ha (101.93 acres)
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St Edmundsbury Borough Council Wood
Home Covert
Suffolk
1.06 ha (2.62 acres)
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Welwyn Hatfield District Council Wood
Hazel Grove
Hertfordshire
2.37 ha (5.86 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Bintree Woods
Norfolk
122.20 ha (301.96 acres)
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London Borough of Hillingdon Wood
Mad Bess & North Riding Wood
Greater London
56.61 ha (139.88 acres)
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Swindon Borough Council Wood
Stanton Great Wood
Wiltshire
18.83 ha (46.53 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Dalton Bank Lnr
West Yorkshire
11.17 ha (27.60 acres)
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Partnerships
Simple Skincare
Skincare brand Simple is working with us to help restore and protect ancient woodland.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient trees
Ancient trees are irreplaceable. Steeped in history, these impressive trees have been standing tall for hundreds of years and are invaluable homes for wildlife.
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Blog
Hollow tree trunks: what are they good for?
Take a step inside a hollow tree and you take a step back through history. A hollowing trunk is a natural process and has benefits for the tree and the creatures that live in them.
Sally Bavin • 28 Jul 2023
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Blog
The oldest tree in the UK: how long do trees live?
Discover the oldest tree in the UK - and the world - and why ancient trees are so important.
Charlie Mellor • 29 Jan 2024
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About us
Conservation research grants
We fund applied and policy driven research that addresses issues facing the conservation of the UK’s native woods and trees. We welcome research proposals that address our priority research themes and will help us to achieve our strategic goals: to protect, create and restore native woods and trees, for wildlife and for people.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Foxley Wood
Linton Swadlincote
28.40 ha (70.18 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Old Wood
Sheringham
30.74 ha (75.96 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Soil
Soil is the basis of most habitats on earth. Each and every woodland is a representation of the soil it grows on, and each handful is bustling with life.
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Blog
Why does sap rise in spring?
Pruning deciduous trees should be avoided during spring because the sap is rising – but what does this actually mean?
Charlotte Varela • 20 May 2024
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Woodland Trust Wood
Burrs Wood
Unthank Holmesfield
11.82 ha (29.21 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glen Sherup
Glendevon by Dollar Perthshire
603.51 ha (1491.27 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Tregib
Llandeilo
43.64 ha (107.83 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
Ancient woods and trees threatened by Lower Thames Crossing
Important woods, trees and wildlife remain at risk from National Highways proposals to build a new tunnel linking Essex and Kent under the River Thames.
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Blog
Common symptoms of tree pests and diseases
Trees can suffer from pests and diseases at any time, here we explain the most common reasons why your tree could be struggling to thrive and what symptoms to look out for.
Matt Elliot • 18 Aug 2020
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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Beech, copper
Deep purple, distinctive, dramatic. Loved by some but loathed by others. You’ll often find this striking tree planted in landscape-scale gardens as a specimen tree.
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Blog
What do moths eat? Feeding, life cycle and other facts
Explore how some of the 2,500 species of UK moth develop and what they eat.
Julia Lock • 09 May 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bramingham Wood
Luton
15.70 ha (38.79 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cabin Wood
Killymoon
6.56 ha (16.21 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bellsquarry Wood
Livingston
17.75 ha (43.86 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Llanelltyd
Llanelltyd Dolgellau
3.52 ha (8.70 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Martinshaw Wood
Ratby & Groby
102.84 ha (254.12 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
Parkway Woods
Higher Compton
19.97 ha (49.35 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Tramlines Wood
Okehampton
5.69 ha (14.06 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Wragby
Wragby
81.55 ha (201.51 acres)
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South Bucks District Council Wood
Jubilee Copse
Buckinghamshire
3.52 ha (8.70 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Lanhydrock - Estate Woodland
Cornwall
41.92 ha (103.58 acres)
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Norwich City Council Wood
Danby Wood
Norfolk
2.47 ha (6.10 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Duncombe Park
North Yorkshire
55.48 ha (137.09 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
N.Trust-Gawthorpe Hall Woodlands
Lancashire
12.88 ha (31.83 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Castlemilk Park
Glasgow
31.77 ha (78.50 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
How to identify ancient woodland on your land
Think your wood could be ancient? Check our tips on what to look for on site and the historical records that could help.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Fingle Woods
Nr Dunsford Devon
265.24 ha (655.41 acres)
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Blog
10 best trees to attract birds and other wildlife
Native trees offer birds and other animals vital food and shelter all year round. Boost biodiversity with our top 10 trees suited to small gardens and larger spaces.
Charlie Mellor • 02 May 2023
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Press centre
Woodland Trust calls for rethink of new busway route to save veteran trees
The proposed route from Cambourne to Cambridge runs through a line of old trees in Coton Orchard which provide vital habitat and are protected by policy.
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Visiting woods
Discover woods in autumn
A visit to the woods during this spectacular season is always a treat. Grab your woolly scarf, pull on your wellies and venture out into the crisp autumn air. Listen to the crunch of leaves beneath your feet and get swept away in all that this season has to offer.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Why we need trees
We desperately need trees to help fight climate change, save wildlife, improve our health, and more.
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Blog
Outdoor Christmas activities for families
Get out into nature this Christmas and enjoy some festive activities with your family on a woodland walk.
Danielle Wesley • 13 Dec 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Blaeberry Woodland
East Whitburn
35.32 ha (87.28 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brede High Woods
Cripps Corner near Battle East Sussex
261.89 ha (647.13 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood
Normanton le Heath
185.76 ha (459.01 acres)
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Visiting woods
Glas-na-Bradan Wood
The important landscape of Glas-na-Bradan Wood is home to lots of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coombe Woods
Goodleigh
7.42 ha (18.33 acres)
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Blog
What is a Root Protection Area and what does it mean?
Healthy and adequate rooting space is essential for trees to thrive. How does a root protection area help, how is it calculated and who needs to use it?
Emma Gilmartin • 06 Apr 2021
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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
Longbeech North
Challock Ashford Kent
103.84 ha (256.59 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Blackbush & Twenty Acre Shaw Woods
Cudham
27.13 ha (67.04 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Clanger Wood
Westbury
59.61 ha (147.30 acres)
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Blog
Poisonous mushrooms: 8 most dangerous UK mushrooms
Your guide to 8 of the most poisonous mushrooms in the UK, including the terrifyingly named death cap, destroying angel and funeral bell. Find out where they grow, how to identify them and why you should steer clear!
Helen Keating • 27 Oct 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Havering
Romford
54.29 ha (134.15 acres)
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Blog
How to make a nature trail for kids
Make your family’s woodland walks extra fun by following our top tips to create your own nature trail.
Danielle Wesley • 15 Jul 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Broadleaved woodland
Sun-dappled and ever-changing, broadleaved woodland across the UK provides ideal conditions for more species than you can count! We fight to protect it, and make much more, but, the UK is still one of the least wooded countries in Europe.
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Video
Restoration techniques at Raincliffe Woods
We're working with Raincliffe Community Woodland Enterprise to restore ancient woodland at Raincliffe Woods, near Scarborough. Site manager Mark Feather addresses some of the common concerns and explains the techniques being used at the site.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Alder
Swamp-dweller, water-lover. The wood of this tough tree doesn’t rot when waterlogged, instead turning stronger and harder.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, sessile
Less famous than English oak, but no less loved, the sessile oak towers in the woods. Squirrels, jays and badgers love their acorns and caterpillars flock to eat their leaves, in fact 326 species of wildlife are found only on oak.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common inkcap
Sticky and useful, inkcaps were used as a source of ink for important documents to guard against forgeries.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Lemon slug
Slimy, secretive and quite the picky eater. The fungus-loving lemon slug relies on ancient woodland to survive.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Elemore Woods
Easington Lane
70.33 ha (173.79 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lang Craigs
Dumbarton
250.71 ha (619.50 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Monkstown Wood
Newtownabbey
8.90 ha (21.99 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
Pound Farm
Great Glemham
89.72 ha (221.70 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Reffley Wood
King's Lynn
52.35 ha (129.36 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Tudeley Woods
Kent
281.55 ha (695.71 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Macclesfield Forest
Cheshire
340.70 ha (841.87 acres)
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The City of Edinburgh Council Wood
Hawkhill Wood
Edinburgh
5.19 ha (12.82 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Percy Wakley Wood
Rockbeare
5.41 ha (13.37 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient woodland
Home to myth and legend, where folk tales began. It fuelled our ancestors and still houses thousands of species. Ancient woodland has grown and adapted with native wildlife, yet what remains only covers 2.5% of the UK.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust urges action to stop quarry extension
A proposed new quarry in Kent that could destroy even more ancient woodland than HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing combined must be stopped at all costs, says the Woodland Trust.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Harpsden & Peveril Woods
Harpsden
18.74 ha (46.31 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Felenrhyd & Llennyrch
Maentwrog
309.67 ha (765.19 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Spud Wood
Lymm
17.22 ha (42.55 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Penguin Wood at Botany Bay
Adjacent to Top Wood
38.81 ha (95.90 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brooke Hill Wood
South of Oakham
15.58 ha (38.50 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Identify wildlife
Wildlife is all around us, from sights and sounds to tracks and trails. Discover what's out there all year round with our identification guides.
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Blog
Eco-friendly travel: 10 woods to visit by train
Head off on an eco-friendly woodland adventure that starts with a romantic rail journey.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 02 Apr 2024
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Support us
Rainforest appeal
Help support our vital conservation work to protect our vanishingly rare woodland habitats before we lose them forever.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, English
The ruling majesty of the woods, the wise old English oak holds a special place in our culture, history, and hearts. It supports more life than any other native tree species in the UK; even its fallen leaves support biodiversity.
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About us
Research projects we are funding
We have awarded conservation research grant funding to research projects that address issues facing the conservation of the UK’s native woods and trees.
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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Keil's Den
Largo
18.17 ha (44.90 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Langley Vale Wood
Langley Vale
259.69 ha (641.69 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Heartwood Forest
Sandridge
346.72 ha (856.75 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pressmennan Wood
Stenton nr Dunbar
85.87 ha (212.18 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Kesteven Forest - Twyford Wood
Lincolnshire
162.35 ha (401.17 acres)
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About us
Reconnecting Grantham to its historic landscape
We've worked with the National Trust, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to link Londonthorpe Woods and Bellmount, the eastern part of the Belton House estate. The project has united accessible green space on the edge of Grantham to help more people experience nature on their doorstep.
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About us
Glen Finglas: a 25 year transformation
As we celebrate a milestone for this magical site in the heart of Scotland, we take a look back at everything we’ve achieved – and how it reflects our wider work and values.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oyster mushroom
Carnivorous and oyster-like in appearance, these large, fleshy mushrooms are common throughout the UK's woodlands. They have a signature fan-shaped cap and are edible with a slight odour similar to aniseed.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Parc Mawr
Henryd Conwy
33.94 ha (83.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gorse Field, Harris Grove & Ball's Meadow
Oakham
13.60 ha (33.61 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Marl Hall Woods
Llandudno Junction
11.96 ha (29.55 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Priestley Wood
Barking Needham Market
23.68 ha (58.51 acres)
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Derbyshire County Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
1.96 ha (4.84 acres)
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Clouts Wood
Wiltshire
13.62 ha (33.66 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Farnham heath
Surrey
155.15 ha (383.38 acres)
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Childers Green
Lancashire
3.97 ha (9.81 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Holme Fen
Cambridgeshire
247.73 ha (612.14 acres)
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Stafford Borough Council Wood
Kingston Pool Covert
Staffordshire
4.50 ha (11.12 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Stansted Park Estate
West Sussex
991.85 ha (2450.86 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Desert Wood
West Lothian
26.74 ha (66.07 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Birch, silver
Pretty, pale, a symbol of purity. This common tree, with its silver-white bark, is favoured by gardeners who want to renew and purify their land for coming year.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Great Ridings Wood
East Horsley
28.51 ha (70.45 acres)
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Visiting woods
South Park
South Park is set in a historic landscape with a mixture of planted and ancient woodland.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Kinclaven Bluebell Wood
Stanley
81.02 ha (200.20 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Stratfield Brake
Kidlington
18.32 ha (45.27 acres)
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Blog
Broadleaf autumn issue: crunch time!
Our latest members' mag includes seed-seekers hunting for forgotten species, climate change experiments in our woods, wild boar, pine martens, Kate Humble and more.
Elisabeth Crump • 22 Sep 2023
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hucking Estate
Hollingbourne
281.71 ha (696.11 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red squirrel
Bouncing bundles of bushy-tailed energy. The flash of a red squirrel leaping from branch to branch is an unforgettable, but increasingly rare sight in the UK’s woods. These charismatic creatures depend on woodland to survive.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Barley Mow Wood
Knaphill
10.40 ha (25.70 acres)
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Blog
What’s the difference between a wood and a forest?
As we celebrate International Day of Forests, learn the difference between woods and forests and why they're both so important.
Eleanor Clark • 21 Mar 2018
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cleatop Wood
South of Settle
12.80 ha (31.63 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Low Burnhall
Durham
67.29 ha (166.27 acres)
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Blog
Why are bees important? And how you can help them
Bees are important for wildlife, for woods and trees, and even for our own lives. Find out why, discover why bees are in trouble and learn how you can help them.
Charlotte Varela • 26 Apr 2023
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Woodland Trust Wood
Top Ardles Wood
Ravensthorpe
4.79 ha (11.84 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lady Mabel's Wood
Haigh
26.46 ha (65.38 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Smithills Estate
Bolton
685.61 ha (1694.14 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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Blog
Beech tree facts: purple leaves, rippled bark and more
Beech is one of our most popular trees. Here are our tips on how to identify them, why some may look a little different and other interesting facts.
Emilie Bonnevay • 15 Jul 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Swan’s-neck thyme-moss
Elegant and damp. Swan's-neck thyme-moss is one of our most common mosses. Lush green with bright green new growth in the spring.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Morel
Highly prized and easily recognised, the morel is a favourite edible mushroom. It has a strong, nutty flavour and a pleasant, earthy smell and grows in a variety of habitats, including well-drained woodland. But beware, it is poisonous when raw.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cadora Woods
St. Briavels
111.11 ha (274.55 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aversley Wood
Sawtry
61.58 ha (152.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glen Finglas
Brig o'Turk
4874.22 ha (12044.20 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
Hedley Hall
Sunniside
93.61 ha (231.31 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Kings Wood
London Apprentice nr St. Austell
58.52 ha (144.60 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
New Moss Wood
Cadishead
30.79 ha (76.08 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Small Woods in Oakwood
Warrington
3.36 ha (8.30 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Uffmoor Wood
Halesowen
84.90 ha (209.79 acres)
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North Wales Wildlife Trust Wood
The Spinnies
Gwynedd
1.67 ha (4.13 acres)
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Somerset Wildlife Trust Wood
Aller And Beer Woods
Somerset
13.33 ha (32.94 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Danesbury
Hertfordshire
1.23 ha (3.04 acres)
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Aberdeenshire Council Wood
Haddo Country Park
Aberdeenshire
15.92 ha (39.34 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - Loch Ard Forest
Stirling
9741.62 ha (24071.54 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Dalton Bank
West Yorkshire
3.10 ha (7.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Penn Wood
Penn Street
176.33 ha (435.71 acres)
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Blog
Winter wildlife watching: what, where and when to spot
The winter weather might be frightful, but nature is always delightful. Here are our top tips on what wildlife to look out for, where and when on your winter walks.
Sally Bavin • 16 Dec 2021
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Blog
9 fun ideas for family winter walks
Head out into the fresh air and get inspired with our ideas for winter woodland walks - enjoy spotting wildlife, scavenger hunts, winter picnics and more.
Danielle Wesley • 14 Dec 2020
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Blog
6 woods in the Domesday Book and other centuries-old UK woods
Ancient woods are centuries old, irreplaceable wildlife homes and carbon-crunchers, packed with fascinating history. Discover some of our amazing ancient woods in the UK, why they’re so special and how you can help protect them.
Charlie Mellor • 27 Feb 2023
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dead man’s fingers
Swollen, blackened ‘fingers’ reaching for the sky. Aptly named, dead man’s fingers can be a spooky-looking find.
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Punchbowl
Llanfoist
38.09 ha (94.12 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gorse Covert Mounds
Warrington
19.59 ha (48.41 acres)
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Blog
Collecting and removing firewood: is it legal?
Ever wondered whether you can collect firewood from one of our woods? Find out how to source sustainable wood and why we chop down trees in our woods.
Rachel Hoskins • 22 Jan 2019
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Ysgubor Wen
Llanegryn Tywyn
42.48 ha (104.97 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Den Wood
Oldmeldrum
18.83 ha (46.53 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Greyfield Wood
High Littleton NE Somerset
36.23 ha (89.52 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nor Wood, Cook Spring & Owler Car
Dronfield
30.57 ha (75.54 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Mores
Bentley
15.74 ha (38.89 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Lochar Moss
Dumfries and Galloway
693.44 ha (1713.49 acres)
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Visiting woods
Responsible foraging guidelines
Follow our responsible foraging guidelines and you can collect wild food without harming woods or wildlife.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ausewell Wood
Ashburton Devon
77.83 ha (192.32 acres)
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Press centre
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.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Foulshiels
Stoneyburn
28.23 ha (69.76 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glencharnoch Wood
Carrbridge
14.70 ha (36.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Everdon Stubbs
Daventry
28.91 ha (71.44 acres)
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Blog
House mouse or field mouse? Easy guide to types of UK mice, voles and shrews
Are you curious about what mouse or vole you saw in your garden or out on a walk? Or did your cat bring one in and you wondered what it was? Here's a quick guide to the more common mice, voles and shrews of the UK.
Helen Keating • 28 Mar 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ledmore & Migdale
Spinningdale Bonar Bridge
690.98 ha (1707.41 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Windmill Hill
Runcorn
22.80 ha (56.34 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Burntollet Wood
East of Londonderry
22.67 ha (56.02 acres)
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Blog
Tackling climate change with the right trees in the right place
Trees can tackle climate change and absorb carbon, but what those trees are and how they are managed is key.
Karen Hornigold • 27 Jul 2020
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coose Trannack
Trannack nr Helston
3.48 ha (8.60 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Adams Wood
Frieth
12.00 ha (29.65 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Crawford's Wood
Aspull
19.96 ha (49.32 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Sycamore
Familiar, romantic, sticky. Sycamore might have been introduced by the Romans or in the 1500s. Since then, it’s colonised woodland, becoming a source of food and shelter for wildlife including aphids that leave behind their tacky honeydew.
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Blog
Top 10 nature gifts for kids
Nurture a love of nature from an early age with our specially selected range of gifts. From tots to teens, messy to mindful, indoors or out, our green gift guide has something for all the kids on your list.
Charlie Mellor • 26 Oct 2023
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Woodland Trust Wood
Shaptor Woods
Bovey Tracey
78.58 ha (194.17 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Londonthorpe Woods
nr Grantham
77.21 ha (190.79 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
Restoring ancient woodland
Ancient woodland restoration encourages these precious habitats to recover and reverse years of decline. Find out why it's important and what's involved.
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Blog
10 eco-friendly gifts for under £10
On a budget this Christmas? We’ve handpicked 10 affordable eco-friendly gifts that show you care for your loved ones and the environment too.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Oct 2024
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Blog
What is a fairy ring and what causes them?
Find out why fungi grow in circular shapes and where you can see them, plus discover more about fairy ring folklore.
Hannah Vickers • 26 Aug 2019
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Blog
Best woods near 10 UK cities
Here's our pick of great woods in and around the UK's busiest cities for sanctuary seekers, wildlife watchers, fitness fans and history hounds alike.
Charlie Mellor • 04 Nov 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
Birch, downy
Soft on the outside. Tough on the inside. On a global scale, this tree, with its fuzzy leaf stalks, shoots and twigs, grows further north than any other broadleaf species.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Horse chestnut
Spiky cases, gleaming seeds, celebrated by children. Horse chestnuts, with their mahogany-bright conkers, are the very essence of autumn.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common striated feather-moss
Cushions of feathery green moss strewn nonchalantly over the woodland floor, common striated feather-moss is one cool customer. It brings colour to shady places and it is a characteristic of old ash woodlands in particular.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Joyden's Wood
Dartford & Bexley South
134.81 ha (333.12 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Little Doward Woods
Wyastone Leys nr Whitchurch
82.39 ha (203.59 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Purton
Purton
16.39 ha (40.50 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Top Wood
Grangewood Linton
81.01 ha (200.18 acres)
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Devon Wildlife Trust Wood
Halsdon
Devon
50.06 ha (123.70 acres)
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Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Foxholes
Oxfordshire
22.59 ha (55.82 acres)
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Three Rivers District Council Wood
Solomons Wood
Hertfordshire
5.13 ha (12.68 acres)
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North Lanarkshire Council Wood
Drumpellier Country Park
North Lanarkshire
39.74 ha (98.20 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Ashmore Wood
Dorset
167.60 ha (414.14 acres)
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Wiltshire Wildlife trust Wood
Ravensroost Wood
Wiltshire
43.20 ha (106.75 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Carstramon Wood
Dumfries and Galloway
71.88 ha (177.62 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bishops Knoll
Stoke Bishop
2.98 ha (7.36 acres)
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10 ways to use fallen autumn leaves
Fallen leaves can be put to great use in the garden, or turned into beautiful decorations as autumnal craft projects. Here are our top 10 things to do with autumn leaves.
Charlie Mellor • 03 Nov 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hall Farm Estate
Harford
99.89 ha (246.83 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Duncliffe Wood
Stour Row Shaftesbury
93.04 ha (229.90 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whinny Hill Wood
Boturich
102.91 ha (254.29 acres)
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Blog
9 carnivorous plants to spot in the UK
Did you know there are carnivorous plants in the UK? Take a look at some of the predatory and parasitic plants you could spot in our woods and wetlands.
Charlotte Varela • 28 Jun 2023
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Press centre
Canny cows tune in to “moosical” beats to protect an ancient hill fort from invaders
A clever herd of cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye Valley.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beaver
Architects of the animal world, beavers are back in the UK’s rivers after centuries away. These dam-building rodents can transform their local environment by creating new wetland habitats.
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Press centre
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.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Stratton Wood
Kingsdown Swindon
53.70 ha (132.69 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hazel gloves fungus
An Atlantic rainforest specialist and a clue that points to a wood's ancient origins. It makes its home almost exclusively on old hazel trees and is a sure sign of clean air.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hargate Forest
Tunbridge Wells
61.72 ha (152.51 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Why are trees important for biodiversity?
Woodland is home to a wealth of wildlife. If we don't protect what we have left and work to create woodlands of the future, we stand to lose more than just trees.
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Visiting woods
Frodsham Woods
On an abandoned golf course, we are creating a vibrant green haven for wildlife and people.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bitholmes Wood
Oughtibridge
28.80 ha (71.16 acres)
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Support us
Living Legends appeal
Our living legends are vital for wildlife, people and the planet, but they have virtually no legal protection. Help us fight for their future.
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Press centre
Explore autumn’s beauty in native woodlands near you
Autumn has officially arrived, and the Woodland Trust has highlighted a list of woods to visit across Northern Ireland where you can see the stunning change in season.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cwm George & Casehill Woods
Dinas Powys nr Cardiff
84.43 ha (208.63 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Ffos Las
Carway
50.05 ha (123.67 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Loch Arkaig Pine Forest
Spean Bridge
1027.31 ha (2538.48 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cefn Ila
Llanbadoc Usk
33.89 ha (83.74 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
White Hill Woods
Easington Lane
81.83 ha (202.20 acres)
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Blog
7 galls to spot this year
Have you spotted something unusual growing on a tree recently? It looks like it might be a bumper year for galls, so here are 7 you might see this summer.
Emilie Bonnevay • 31 Jul 2018
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bristle mosses
Bristly, spongy, and very sensitive to pollution, the bristle mosses are true tree lovers. Whereas most woodland mosses grow on the ground, look for these on tree trunks, branches and twigs.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Muntjac deer
Small and secretive. Muntjac are an attractive, but potentially damaging, addition to our woodlands, having been introduced in the 20th century.
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Blog
Our top five woods to hear nightingales
The famous song of the nightingale is one of the wonders of the natural world, but to have a chance of hearing it you'll need to know where to listen. Here we share top tips for tracking down a serenade, plus some of our woods to try for a lucky encounter.
Amy Lewis • 01 Apr 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dyffryn Woods
Neath
116.52 ha (287.92 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Deans Wood
Livingston
16.27 ha (40.20 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Home Farm
Burkham Bentworth
136.08 ha (336.25 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Murdishaw Wood
Runcorn
16.34 ha (40.38 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Old Park
Thorndon Brentwood
54.33 ha (134.25 acres)
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust Wood
Devichoys Wood
Cornwall
16.11 ha (39.81 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Manby Estate
Lincolnshire
276.41 ha (683.01 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Victory Wood
Yorkletts
140.40 ha (346.93 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash-black slug
This massive mollusc is one of the world’s largest land slugs, and it’s found right here, in the UK’s ancient woodlands.
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Protecting trees and woods
HS2 rail link
HS2 is a grave threat to the UK’s ancient woods and veteran trees, with many at risk of loss or damage. We can’t let this happen.