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Video
Meet the people behind our work: Fingle Woods
Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Fingle Woods so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.
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Partnerships
Plant trees for Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how working with us can help you meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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Blog
Raw rosehip syrup: how to make and use
Rosehips really became popular during World War II when fresh produce was scarce. Here are our tips for finding and cooking up these surprisingly tasty fruits.
George Anderson • 31 Jul 2019
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Blog
How to make bramble whisky: recipe for blackberry liqueur
Read our simple and easy recipe for this delicious foraged blackberry liqueur, or bramble whisky. You'll love this homemade tipple, it's sure to impress!
George Anderson • 12 Aug 2019
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Blog
Outdoor learning at forest school
Forest school is lots of fun, and besides the educational value, contributes to children’s personal, social and emotional development.
Frances Harris • 06 Feb 2018
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Journal
Wood Wise – ancient trees
The spring 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the ecology of ancient and veteran trees, the work to identify and protect them, and what the future holds.
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Blog
Are caterpillars insects? And other caterpillar facts
Curious about caterpillars? Find out if they’re insects, what they eat and learn about their fascinating life cycle.
Danielle Wesley • 15 May 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Heathland and moorland
Shaped by our ancestors for life’s essentials. Open heathlands provided grazing, foraging, and vital materials. Find out how they support specialist wildlife and form mosaics with other open and wooded habitats.
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Blog
SSSI definition: what is it and what does it mean for conservation and development?
A Site of Special Scientific Interest is a formal conservation designation. Learn how they are determined, why we have them and where to see them in the UK.
Laura Cottam • 01 Mar 2019
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Blog
What is growing on my tree? Black spots, galls, mildew and algae
Trees can host a range of spots, patches, powders, lumps and bumps! Here’s our quick guide to some of the more common funguses, growths and colour changes.
Emilie Bonnevay • 27 Jun 2019