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Scottish community-owned estate celebrates 20th anniversary with new partnerships

A community-owned estate, which was in danger of financial collapse just six years ago, has secured its income through two new ground-breaking…

The National (Scotland)

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

Ash dieback experts identify shoots of hope for Britain’s threatened trees

As the deadly fungal disease tightens its grip, scientific efforts to protect ash trees are advancing

The Guardian - UK

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Calls for nature-friendly planning reform to support struggling councils

Research from green groups found that more than half of local authorities in England have failed to meet their ‘biodiversity duty’ requirements.

The Independent UK

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

Scotland’s ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year

Lochaber tree, named after the ceilidh band that discovered it, now in running for European Tree of the Year contest

The Guardian - 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

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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

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

Mother and son among three people poisoned after eating death cap mushroom

The extremely toxic species is responsible for 90 per cent of all mushroom poisoning deaths

Evening Standard

Deals give fresh life to struggling Highland estate buyout

A COMMUNITY group says two “game-changing” deals finalised last week will finally let it help local people, almost 20 years after its…

The National (Scotland)

5 easy ways to attract butterflies to your garden

Butterflies need our help, and who doesn’t love to see butterflies fluttering by in the garden?

Ideal Home

‘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

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Plant trees for pollinators in need this spring with the Woodland Trust

Their easy-to-use and affordable packs will help you support our ecosystem

The Guardian - UK

‘Darwin’s oak’ to be felled to make way for Shrewsbury bypass

Shropshire county council narrowly approves road handing death sentence to tree Darwin may have climbed as a boy

The Guardian - UK

‘Trees have no legal status’: calls rise for stronger protection in UK against felling

After destruction of the tree at Sycamore Gap, campaigners warn more must be done to protect country’s arboreal heritage

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on protecting trees: planting is a gift to the future, but not enough

Editorial: From the Sycamore Gap to Wrexham’s sweet chestnut, Britain is increasingly vocal about its love of our historic trees

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The Guardian - UK

Wrexham’s 480-year-old sweet chestnut crowned tree of the year

Tree that’s withstood storms and firewood collectors wins contest highlighting those in urban areas

The Guardian - UK

‘I slept in ditches and dreamed of marauding raiders’: a wild walk on the Hadrian’s Wall path

The vandalism at Sycamore Gap may have hogged the headlines, but walking the length of the national trail puts these borderlands into thrilling historical context

The Independent UK

150-year-old oak crowned as UK’s perfect climbing tree

The tree, newly named Mr Silly Arms in Owlet Wood, Lincolnshire, stands at 12 metres tall

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.

Evening Standard

360-year-old Greenwich Park sweet chestnut on Tree of the Year shortlist

This year’s nominees are based in urban locations across the nation

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

Zenger

Cows Trained With Music Protect 2,500-year-old Fort From Invasive Vegetation

Ancient Iron Age fort saved by cows controlled by music, preventing ecological damage

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