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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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