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Position statement
Rewilding – the Woodland Trust's position
The Woodland Trust advocates the use of natural processes and species reintroduction to promote the conservation and expansion of wildlife.
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Blog
Witches' brooms: what they look like and why they form
Witches' brooms look like a dense tangled bird nest. But what are they and what causes them?
Emilie Bonnevay • 19 Jun 2018
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Research report
The current state of ancient woodland restoration
A report drawing together evidence on the progress and challenges associated with restoring damaged ancient woodlands across the UK.
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Practical guidance
Tree species handbook
Our guide to choosing the best tree species when creating new woodland, with profiles of 50 tree and shrub species and 18 woodland communities.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Yew, Irish
A mutant favourite with wildlife, the Irish yew is thought to have developed from the common yew. All Irish yews descended from cuttings of one tree found in County Fermanagh in the 1700s. Nowadays, it provides food and shelter for native animals.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Tree bumblebee
A new arrival and a welcome addition to the UK's bumblebees. This enterprising bee has quickly set up home across Britain and happily takes to nest boxes provided by kindly gardeners.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Comma
Tough, charming, rough around the edges. The comma is one of the few butterflies that is becoming more widespread, likely due to global warming.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Goldfinch
Seed-eating specialists with a bright red face. Goldfinches are perfectly adapted to access food other birds can’t reach.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Brown trout
A powerful predator and an iconic British fish, the brown trout is a common sight in streams and rivers throughout the UK.
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Blog
Four examples of how UK wildlife camouflages
Find out how animals in the UK use camouflage to hide in plain sight. In this blog, we explore four types of camouflage and why it is important for animals.
Julia Lock • 23 May 2022