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Protecting trees and woods
Campaign win: new planning rules protect Scotland’s ancient woods and trees
Scotland's planning policy has been updated to protect irreplaceable ancient woods and trees from inappropriate development.
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Plant trees
Tree pack application
Request a free tree pack for your school or community.
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Blog
Foraging in October: berries and nuts to find this autumn
Our top foraging finds for October with top tips on where to find, when and how to use them.
Helen Keating • 26 Oct 2017
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Blog
British caterpillars: how to identify 10 common species
Learn how to identify 10 common British caterpillars, find out what they eat and when to see them.
Charlotte Varela • 11 Aug 2023
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Blog
Top 10 coastal woods in the UK
Bats, rare butterflies, dinosaur footprints and even the roar of a whirlpool – these coastal woods are just waiting for you to visit.
Charlie Mellor • 18 Jun 2019
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Coedwigoedd a choed Cymru 'dan fygythiad difrifol' yn ol adroddiad newydd
Mae adroddiad newydd gan y Woodland Trust yn darparu tystiolaeth o ganlyniadau peri-fygythiol niferus i goedwigoedd a choed ledled y DU.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Kestrel
A hovering hunter that strikes from above. The kestrel is a common sight along woodland edges, using its razor-sharp vision to catch unsuspecting prey.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hobby
A fast-flying falcon with rusty-red trousers. When not catching their prey in mid-air, hobbies rely on trees in which to raise their young.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Snowdrop
One of the first signs of spring. While not native to these shores, these hardy flowers have become a familiar indicator of the shifting seasons and a sure sign that warmer weather is on its way.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Long-tailed tit
Flying balls of fluff. These tiny woodland dwellers have a strong claim to be considered the UK’s cutest bird.