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Appeal launched to help buy and restore swathe of rare temperate rainforest

The Woodland Trust is looking for support for the purchase of Buckland Wood – the ‘final piece of rainforest jigsaw’ in Devon’s Dart Valley.

The Independent UK

Locals ‘devastated’ after 400-year-old tree mysteriously felled in London park

The incident has been reported to the Metropolitan Police and Enfield Council has put an emergency preservation order in place.

Evening Standard

Drones used to sow tree seeds in scheme to restore lost South West rainforests

The scheme is part of efforts to triple Atlantic temperate rainforest in Devon and Cornwall by mid century.

Evening Standard

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Councils urged to declare ‘nature emergency’ and draw up plans to help wildlife

Woodland Trust research shows just 12% of UK local authorities have an action plan for reversing declines in nature.

Evening Standard

An original springtime poem – commissioned for the Woodland Trust

Amani Saeed’s new poem is both beautiful and poignant, celebrating the joy of renewal but with a sobering reminder of nature’s decline. Time is running out, she says, so take a moment now to soak up all spring brings, from song thrushes and frogspawn to blossoming trees

The Guardian - UK

Spring is in the air: how you can help the Woodland Trust survey key species, from blackthorn to frogspawn

Looking for a free, healthy, outdoor activity to keep the kids entertained this weekend? Grab your coats, pull on your boots and head to the woods, where you can learn to spot spring’s vital signs – the trees and wildlife that play a crucial role in our local ecosystems

The Guardian - UK

Scottish community-owned estate celebrates 20th anniversary with new partnerships

A community-owned estate, which was in danger of financial collapse just six years ago, has secured its income through two new ground-breaking…

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Wildlife-rich woods that stimulate the senses boost wellbeing, major study shows

But there are large disparities in access to biodiversity woodlands that deliver for wellbeing, researchers warn.

The Independent UK

Ash dieback experts identify shoots of hope for Britain’s threatened trees

As the deadly fungal disease tightens its grip, scientific efforts to protect ash trees are advancing

The Guardian - UK

Calls for nature-friendly planning reform to support struggling councils

Research from green groups found that more than half of local authorities in England have failed to meet their ‘biodiversity duty’ requirements.

The Independent UK

Britain’s rainforests home to wildlife from giant slugs to white-tailed eagles

The Woodland Trust has revealed some of the weird and wonderful species that live in this country’s rare temperate rainforest habitat.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year

Lochaber tree, named after the ceilidh band that discovered it, now in running for European Tree of the Year contest

The Guardian - UK

Centuries-old Scottish oak named after ceilidh band wins tree of the year vote

The Skipinnish Oak will go on to compete for European Tree of the Year early next year.

Evening Standard

Centuries-old ‘hidden’ oak named after band wins tree of the year vote

The Skipinnish Oak will go on to compete for European Tree of the Year early next year

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The Guardian - UK

Why native trees are struggling – and how the Woodland Trust is stepping in

The UK’s woodlands have doubled in area in the past 100 years, but the condition of our indigenous trees and forests is deteriorating. Now a charity is calling on everyone to do their bit to stop the decline

The Guardian - UK

Is your woodland knowledge evergreen, or could it do with a little tidying up? Take our quiz to find out

Whether they’re winning awards, boosting wellbeing or fighting the climate crisis, the UK’s trees are pretty impressive – but how much do you know about them?

Evening Standard

Mother and son among three people poisoned after eating death cap mushroom

The extremely toxic species is responsible for 90 per cent of all mushroom poisoning deaths

The National (Scotland)

Deals give fresh life to struggling Highland estate buyout

A COMMUNITY group says two “game-changing” deals finalised last week will finally let it help local people, almost 20 years after its…

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5 easy ways to attract butterflies to your garden

Butterflies need our help, and who doesn’t love to see butterflies fluttering by in the garden?

The Guardian - UK

‘Ingrained in our heritage’: UK’s ancient oaks showcased in Tree of the Year contest

Woodland Trust’s competition comes as charity campaigns for more robust legal protection for precious trees

Woman & Home

Plant trees for pollinators in need this spring with the Woodland Trust

Their easy-to-use and affordable packs will help you support our ecosystem

The Guardian - UK

‘Darwin’s oak’ to be felled to make way for Shrewsbury bypass

Shropshire county council narrowly approves road handing death sentence to tree Darwin may have climbed as a boy

The Guardian - UK

‘Trees have no legal status’: calls rise for stronger protection in UK against felling

After destruction of the tree at Sycamore Gap, campaigners warn more must be done to protect country’s arboreal heritage

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on protecting trees: planting is a gift to the future, but not enough

Editorial: From the Sycamore Gap to Wrexham’s sweet chestnut, Britain is increasingly vocal about its love of our historic trees

The Guardian - UK

Wrexham’s 480-year-old sweet chestnut crowned tree of the year

Tree that’s withstood storms and firewood collectors wins contest highlighting those in urban areas

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