Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
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Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
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Wyre Forest becomes largest woodland NNR
Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve (NNR) is extended by almost 900 hectares (60 percent) to now cover over 1,455 hectares.
Sitka spruce
The Sitka spruce was introduced into the UK from North America in the 19th century. It has been widely planted as a forestry tree; look for classic needle-like leaves and pale brown, domed cones…
Ticket to the future
In this blog, conservation trainee Anna reflects on the forestry season and looks forward to spring...
Shatterford Woods - A Natural Networks Case Study
The Shatterford Woods project was a collaboration with Butterfly Conservation and Forestry England and was one of the first Natural Networks projects to be completed. Shatterford Woods lies just inside the Worcestershire’s northern border with Shropshire and forms a satellite woodland of the Wyre Forest, an area which is home to several rare butterflies and a host of other wildlife
Vale views for volunteers
A beautiful nature reserve with fabulous views over the Vale of Evesham is need of some tender loving volunteers.
Creating a 60 mile corridor of trees
A partnership project between three Wildlife Trusts, led by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, has been awarded £498,902 from the Trees Call to Action Fund, led by Defra, the Forestry Commission and…
Thongweed
One of the longest seaweeds native to the UK, thongweed helps create a beautiful underwater forest to rival that of any on the land!
Goshawk
Known as the phantom of the forest, goshawks can fly through the trees at up to 40km per hour as they hunt birds and small mammals.