Woodland Trust
UK’s record-breaking 2023 could be a ‘cool year’ by end of century – report
The research shines a light on the fastest-changing aspects of the UK’s weather as a consequence of climate change.
Scientists put ‘mini backpacks’ on one of UK’s rarest beetles to study movements
Researchers have been studying the blue ground beetle, an elusive animal that lives in the habitat in south-west England.
Livestream ospreys welcome first chick of the season
The birds, Louis and Dorcha, returned to Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in late March.
Earlier signs of spring are becoming the new norm, Woodland Trust says
The charity runs the Nature’s Calendar scheme which asks citizen scientists to record the signs of the changing seasons.
South Downs National Park planting 23,000 trees to restore disease-hit habitats
The trees will replace those lost to pests and diseases, including ash dieback and Dutch elm disease, as well as creating new habitats for wildlife.
Government announces £16 million funding for Forest Research programme
The funding will support research into ways to mitigate and prevent tree disease, pests and climate change.
Trust ‘sadly’ revokes woodland access for Charlotte Church charity over breaches
The singer is looking for a new home for her charity.
UK charities outline principles for nature ‘credits’ to combat greenwashing
The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Woodland Trust and National Trust have published the guidelines on ‘nature markets’.
Government planting less than half its target of trees, say MPs
Stepping up the amount of trees planted as well as publishing a coherent strategy for its various uses are imperative, a Commons committee said.
‘Irreplaceable habitats’ can be saved with £1bn five-year plan, says charity
Only 9% of England’s native woods are in good condition and one third of all woodland species are in decline, according to a report.