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Trees woods and wildlife
Yew
Ancient, morbid, toxic. The yew is one of the longest-lived native species in Europe. This has made it a symbol of death and doom, but it provides food and shelter for woodland animals.
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Case study
Tree disease and plantation on ancient woodland sites
A case study on how ancient woodland restoration can proceed following the clear felling necessary to eliminate Phytophthora ramorum, a tree disease of larch.
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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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Kingston upon Hull City Council Wood
The Bransholme Fishing Lake
East Riding of Yorkshire
5.10 ha (12.60 acres)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust says support home-grown tree nurseries to reduce disease risk
The Woodland Trust is urging the Government to continue support for UK tree nurseries to counter the threat posed by spiralling tree imports.
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Dacorum Borough Council Wood
Yew Tree Wood
Hertfordshire
1.13 ha (2.79 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
Newly elected MPs must champion woods and trees
Successful candidates in the 2024 General Election should recognise the value of trees and woods where you live.
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Press centre
Fair and flexible approach could meet tree cover requirement for Welsh farms
Fair funding and a flexible approach can make the 10% minimum tree cover requirement achievable for most farms, says the Woodland Trust in Wales.
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Press centre
Call for political parties to increase tree cover in England to 16.5%
Ahead of the General Election, conservation and commercial sectors are calling on political parties to increase England's tree cover to 16.5%.
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Gosport Borough Council Wood
West of the River Alver LNR
Hampshire
11.54 ha (28.52 acres)