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300,000 households given new access to nature, new study of Northern Forest shows

More than 300,000 households have been given access to nature they previously didn’t have, a new Northern Forest study shows.

Andy Bond  •  04 Oct 2023

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Logging horse and 'Water Horse' team up to revive ancient Highland forest

The newest form of timber transport has teamed up with the oldest, in a bid to restore a spectacular remnant of Caledonian pinewood and Scotland’s rainforest.

George Anderson  •  02 Oct 2023

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Dalkeith named heritage tree hotspot as experts record 500 “living legends”

Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year.

George Anderson  •  22 Sep 2023

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Over 900 Insect Species Identified at “Commando” Wood in the Scottish Highlands

Ecologist Ian Strachan discovers 946 invertebrate species in Scotland's Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, highlighting its rich biodiversity and historical significance.

George Anderson  •  22 Aug 2023

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Urban focus takes centre stage as Woodland Trust reveals Tree of the Year candidates

An oak that survived a wartime bomb, the tree that shaded Queen Elizabeth I on summer picnics and one of the UK’s most famous elms are all in the running to be crowned Tree of the Year in the latest round of the competition organised by the Woodland Trust.

Owen Phillips  •  16 Aug 2023

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Faughan Valley Woodlands officially opens unveiling a haven for nature and people

Small fragmented woodlands along and across the River Faughan have been connected to benefit people, nature and climate in Northern Ireland.

Lynsey Nixon  •  01 Aug 2023

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Canny cows tune in to “moosical” beats to protect an ancient hill fort from invaders

A clever herd of cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye Valley.

Andy Bond  •  20 Jul 2023

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Trees on farms vital for food, climate and nature: new event to share groundbreaking research

Trees could be the key to ensuring food production amidst climate change and biodiversity loss, according to farmers and researchers who will be leading the charge at the UK's first agroforestry show.

Andy Bond  •  12 Jul 2023

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Woodland Trust urges action to stop quarry extension

A proposed new quarry in Kent that could destroy even more ancient woodland than HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing combined must be stopped at all costs, says the Woodland Trust.

Owen Phillips  •  11 Jul 2023

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Retro-fit trees into housing estates to bring nature back, charity to tell councils

The Woodland Trust will challenge councils to bring back nature to the places we live* as councillors and officers converge on the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference in Bournemouth.

Natalie Stephenson  •  04 Jul 2023