Archive for woodlands

Bringing a native woodland back to life

Bringing a native woodland back to life

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Six years on from a public appeal to raise funds, the Woodland Trust has completed the first stage of the restoration of Wentwood Forest – including thinning almost all the areas previously planted with conifers to provide space and light for native oak, beech and hazel to take their place…

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My Perfect Day: Clive Anderson

My Perfect Day: Clive Anderson

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Broadcaster and comedian Clive Anderson is promoting Visitwoods.org.uk, and tells walk about his passion for trees and who makes the perfect interviewee…

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Walk & Talk with Sue Holden

Walk & Talk with Sue Holden

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Responsible for more than a thousand British woods, the Woodland Trust is a key player in the debate on England’s publicly owned forests…

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Hop to health with a Ramblers spring stroll

Hop to health with a Ramblers spring stroll

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

If you’ve eaten one too many chocolate bunnies this Easter, then why not hop to health with a Ramblers spring stroll?

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Access is key to British woodland

Access is key to British woodland

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

On the eve of the government consultation on the sale of our forests, the Ramblers warns that the debate on access to British woodland must go beyond the ownership of Forestry Commission land…

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A forest saved

A forest saved

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

The Woodland Trust has succeeded in raising enough funds to buy most of Cwm Mynach, a remote and beautiful valley in the Snowdonia National Park. The charity has now completed the purchase of nearly 1000 acres, with the aim of gradually re-establishing native woodland and other valuable wildlife habitats…

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In search of ancient trees

In search of ancient trees

Monday, May 24th, 2010

The Woodland Trust’s ongoing Ancient Tree Hunt is gathering steam, with the recent announcement of the UK’s largest cherry tree and a new initiative to find and protect the oldest trees in London. To date, more than 63,000 ancient, veteran and notable trees have been recorded onto the Ancient Tree Hunt interactive website…

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Growing season

Growing season

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Celebrate the first day of spring this year by planting a tree at Coed Ysgubor Wen, in the Dysynni Valley…

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Walking for woodlands

Walking for woodlands

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Looking for an excuse to go out for a walk? Why not get out there and help map Britain’s ancient trees? A new course will show you how, using the latest technology…

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