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Tree of the Year 2023
You voted in your thousands to help us crown this year's Tree of the Year and now we have our winner!
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Blog
How big is a queen wasp? And where to see one
Have you ever seen a giant wasp when out working in the garden or visiting the woods? If so, it's likely you'll have spotted a queen wasp. Find out how big they are, where to spot them and more.
Charlotte Varela • 12 Mar 2024
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Policy paper
Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Wales
This report shows the central role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature in Wales, and how the government and local authorities can help.
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Blog
Insect identification: common UK insects
There are a staggering 27,000 types of insect in the UK. Let's take a look at some of our most common insect groups and how you can identify them.
Charlotte Varela • 09 Oct 2023
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About us
Annual review
Take a look at the major milestones in our work for woods and trees between June 2022 and May 2023.
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Blog
Foraging in April: edible wild plants to harvest
April is the time to look out for fresh new greens and herbs to give your food a seasonal springtime boost. Here are seven easy-to-identify edible herbs and plants to look out for.
Helen Keating • 27 Apr 2023
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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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Case study
Building a successful and sustainable woodfuel partnership
Harvesting timber for woodfuel can offer renewable energy and a boost to rural business while removing non-native conifers from ancient woodland sites.
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Blog
Signs of summer in nature
Discover the signs of the changing seasons – look for trees in full leaf, summer flowers blooming, butterflies, bats, grasshoppers and more.
Danielle Wesley • 01 Jun 2019
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Blog
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