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Spot spring’s vital signs and help the Woodland Trust record the impact of climate change on nature
The Woodland Trust is urging people to get outside and spot vital signs of spring to help monitor potentially “disastrous” effects of climate change on nature, before its campaign ends on Easter Monday.
Owen Phillips • 26 Mar 2025
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Drone sows 75,000 native tree seeds to triple rainforest cover in Cornwall and Devon
An ambitious drone tree-seeding trial in the South West could revolutionise the expansion of rainforests.
Andy Bond • 14 Mar 2025
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Research shows only 12% of local authorities have an action plan for nature recovery
The Woodland Trust is urging local authorities to declare a nature emergency and take steps to restore severely depleted wildlife and green spaces in their communities.
Andy Bond • 04 Mar 2025
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New research proves woodland wildlife does wonders for wellbeing
Groundbreaking new research backed by the Woodland Trust proves that woods teeming with wildlife do wonders for your wellbeing.
Owen Phillips • 11 Feb 2025
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The Woodland Trust’s Mourne Park is awarded £2.5 million windfall from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Mourne Park is set to reopen following damage from Storms Darragh and Éowyn, with a significant financial windfall from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Glynis Watt • 06 Feb 2025
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Have your say on tree protection in Northern Ireland
The Woodland Trust has invited the Northern Irish public to participate in a consultation on a Tree Protection Bill.
Glynis Watt • 31 Jan 2025
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Land Use Framework – can we make it work for nature?
Progress has finally been made on a Land Use Framework for England, with Defra publishing a version for consultation.
Andy Allen • 31 Jan 2025
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Secret seed sources sought for Scotland’s wee trees
Woodland conservationists are seeking to flush out secret seed sources for some of the country’s rarest and smallest mountain tree species.
George Anderson • 28 Jan 2025
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Woodland Trust welcomes bypass withdrawal
The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity has applauded the scrapping of current plans for a controversial road scheme which could destroy dozens of ancient and veteran trees in Norfolk.
Owen Phillips • 23 Jan 2025
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Team assembles to upskill the west coast to save Scotland’s rainforest
A team of nature conservationists have come together to develop a skill-boosting programme equipping local people to earn a living saving Scotland’s rainforest.
George Anderson • 09 Jan 2025