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Plant trees
Securing England's future tree supply: growing diversity
The UK government aims to plant millions of trees in the coming decades. But where will all these trees come from? We're spearheading an initiative that will ensure a quality, native tree supply for the UK's green future.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Phytophthora ramorum
Phytophthora ramorum is a fungal-like organism that causes the death of a wide range of trees and shrubs. The greatest impact so far has been on larch plantations, leading to thousands of hectares of felling around the UK.
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Research report
The benefits of integrating trees on livestock farms
A research report on how tree planting supports livestock farms and animal welfare by improving water quality, preventing soil erosion and providing shelter.
PDF (9.10 MB)
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Research report
Managing crop drought with trees
Evidence review exploring the benefits of native shelter trees on drought management for pasture and arable crops, agricultural production and food security.
PDF (1.91 MB)
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Blog
How long do spiders live? And other spider facts
Discover more about spiders like how long they live, how many eyes they have, how big UK species can grow and more.
Rachel Hoskins • 09 Sep 2019
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Blog
Where have my garden birds gone?
Why do birds stop using feeders and disappear from gardens when the breeding season finishes? Where do they go, and what are they getting up to?
Amy Lewis • 11 Sep 2020
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Protecting trees and woods
HS2 community resources
Take a look through our downloads to get up to speed with the effects of HS2. It's not just the trees, but the precious surrounding habitats that will be damaged.
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Blog
How to make a hedgehog house
Give a hog a home by following our step-by-step guide.
Charlotte Varela • 19 Aug 2019
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Blog
What do deer eat? What are antlers made of? And more deer facts
From the dainty muntjac to the mighty red stag, the UK is home to six species of wild deer. Learn more about these fascinating creatures.
James Martin • 03 May 2019