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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 Guardian - 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

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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 Independent 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

'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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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?

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

The Guardian - UK

Restoration is possible: the hunt for Scotland’s ancient wild pinewoods

Trees for Life and Woodland Trust Scotland hope to revive remote pockets of forgotten forest before they vanish

The Guardian - UK

Eight of the world’s most amazing trees – from the Major Oak to the Lone Cypress

Spectacular ancient trees stir deep feelings, as the felling of Sycamore Gap showed. Here are more noble specimens, including one whose survival is a deep-rooted puzzle

The Guardian - UK

Sycamore Gap tree: ‘Minutes to cut down and centuries to grow back, if it ever does’, say experts

Experts say vandal likely had previous experience chopping down trees but is not a professional

The Independent UK

Sycamore Gap tree: ‘Minutes to cut down and centuries to grow back, if it ever does’, say experts

Experts say vandal likely had previous experience chopping down trees but is not a professional

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The Independent UK

Can the Sycamore Gap tree be saved?

Widespread outrage and upset as police believe cutting down of tree was deliberate act of vandalism

The Independent UK

Sycamore Gap tree – latest: Man in his sixties arrested after felling of tree as teen released on bail

Sycamore Gap, thought to be around 300 years old, was made famous by actor Kevin Costner

The National (Scotland)

Famous Sycamore Gap tree ‘deliberately felled’ in apparent ‘act of vandalism’

One of the UK’s most photographed trees has been “deliberately felled” in an apparent act of vandalism, authorities have said.

The Guardian - UK

Famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian’s Wall found cut down

Police investigating after former tree of the year winner, estimated to be several hundred years old, felled

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish tree named in UK Tree of the Year competition

A SCOTTISH tree has been named as a contender in the Woodland Trust's annual Tree of the Year competition.

The Guardian - UK

Urban trees in spotlight on Woodland Trust’s annual award shortlist

Candidates include an oak in Exeter that survived the blitz and a walnut in a car park in Perth

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: New greenspace map shows just how much of Norther Ireland is off-limits to the public

When I was rifling through the pages of the latest Environmental Statistics report for NI, I came across a very depressing map. For the first time this year the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have produced a greenspace map

Chronicle Live

Fears Northumberland Estates housing plans could kill off ancient black poplar tree

The beloved Acklington tree fell during Storm Arwen, but the Woodland Trust believes it may still alive

The Independent UK

Lockdown star Louis the osprey returns to his nest

It is hoped that he will soon be joined by his mate Dorcha.

Evening Standard

Third of young people ‘very worried’ about climate change

A survey commissioned by the Woodland Trust found there was more anxiety among 16-24-year-olds than among the over 65s

Manchester Evening News

The Greater Manchester estate with beautiful walks that's been nominated for an award

Immerse yourself in nature with a walk through this stunning landscape

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