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Nature’s playground: 10 fun ways to enjoy family time in the woods this autumn

Enjoy moments of creativity and connection when you make core memories in the woods as the leaves and temperatures fall

The Guardian - UK

‘The rich smell of leaves decomposing is wonderful’: three nature lovers on how to find autumn splendour in the woods

In need of an escape, or a shift in perspective? The woodlands in autumn will never let you down. Here, three Woodland Trust members share their favourite spots to soak up the changing seasons

The Guardian - UK

Do you know your beech from your birch? Take our picture quiz to test your tree knowledge

From towering oaks to timeworn sycamores, put your treespotting skills to the test

The Guardian - UK

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Nature targets will be missed without more support for tree growing, experts say

Leading organisations in the tree production sector are calling for a designated action plan to boost the number and diversity of species being grown.

Evening Standard

Argyle Street ash in Glasgow wins tree of the year competition

Beloved specimen triumphs in Woodland Trust contest over ‘King of Limbs’ oak in Wiltshire

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow’s ‘Argyle Street Ash’ wins Tree of the Year 2025 as wildcard entry

The tree beat nine other nominees that suited this year’s ‘rooted in culture’ theme.

Evening Standard

Cedar climbed by Beatles and oak in Woolf poem among Tree of the Year nominees

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

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Argyle Street Ash nominated for Tree of the Year 2025

AN ash tree in Scotland’s largest city has been shortlisted for an annual competition which celebrates culturally significant trees across the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Pine marten kits spotted in national park for first time in 100 years

It is a ‘historic moment’ for conservation efforts

The Independent UK

Wildlife declining in UK woods despite more tree cover, study finds

The Woodland Trust said the quantity and variety of wildlife is plummeting due to the deteriorating ecological condition within UK woods.

The Independent UK

Kent landscape that inspired Dickens declared nature reserve

Natural England announced the creation of the North Kent Woods and Downs national nature reserve to boost nature and tourism.

Evening Standard

Government urged to ‘list’ precious trees for protection like historic buildings

The Woodland Trust wants Government to back proposed laws that would give ‘heritage’ trees greater protection in the wake of the Sycamore Gap trial.

The Independent UK

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

Toby Carvery boss apologises for ‘upset caused’ by felling of centuries-old tree

The tree was cut down in Whitewebbs Park, north London on April 3.

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Toby Carvery owner apologises after ancient oak tree felling in north London

The cutting down of the tree has been compared to that of the landmark Sycamore Gap tree

Evening Standard

Toby Carvery under fire over felling of centuries-old tree in north London

The tree, which has a girth of 6.1 metres, is located in near the Whitewebbs House Toby Carvery car park.

Evening Standard

Lockdown star Louis the osprey returns to nest after illness

His mate Dorcha also arrived at the nest at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber.

Evening Standard

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.

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The Guardian - UK

Do you know your woods from the trees? Take the big British woodlands spring quiz

With nature bursting into life, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore. Watch for blackthorn blossom and frogspawn, and listen for song thrushes – sure signs that spring is on the way

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

‘Our community deserves beauty’: one man’s mission to green a UK tree desert

In Grimsby, locals have created a society focused on the environmental and health benefits more trees provide, planting thousands in schools, parks and hedgerows

The Independent UK

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

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

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

The National (Scotland)

'Magnificent' Scottish oak that 'time forgot' named UK Tree of the Year

An oak tree in Scotland has been named UK Tree of the Year and will go on to represent all four British nations at the European Tree of the Year…

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