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An osprey has laid her first egg of the season in her nest at a pine forest. Dorcha and her mate Louis returned to their nest at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber earlier this month. She laid her first egg of the season at 10.05pm on Sunday and a ...

25 Apr 2022 at 13:55

Cold weather could hit wildlife after mild start to year, conservationists warn

The recent cold weather spell following a mild winter could spell bad news for UK wildlife this spring, conservationists have warned. Frogs, butterflies, birds and bees could all struggle after a mild start to the year was followed by an extended ...

07 Apr 2022 at 01:25

‘Real threat’ of importing new tree diseases as devastating as ash dieback

A decade after ash dieback was found in the UK, there is still a real threat of importing other diseases with a “similarly devastating” impact, conservationists warn. The disease, which causes leaf loss and crown dieback and can lead to tree ...

27 Feb 2022 at 10:55

Two million ancient and veteran trees across England, study estimates

English landscapes could be home to two million very old and remarkable trees, as many as 10 times the recorded number, a study suggests. News that most of the country’s old trees are still yet to be found has been described as “remarkable” ...

30 Jun 2022 at 01:01

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Ancient woodland in Northern Ireland to open to visitors for first time in 500 years

An ancient woodland in Northern Ireland is set to open to the public for the first time in over 500 years under plans announced by a conservation charity. The UK's Woodland Trust is hoping to turn Mourne Park in Co Down into a popular ...

20 Jun 2022 at 17:33

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Scottish ministers slam ‘reckless attitude’ to UK environment plans

The UK Government has been accused of taking a “reckless attitude” to environmental policies following legislative proposals outlined in its mini-budget. Scotland’s Environment Minister Mairi McAllan and Biodiversity Minister Lorna ...

29 Sept 2022 at 16:15

Jubilee scheme extended for people to plant trees in memory of the Queen

A tree-planting initiative to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been extended to allow people to plant trees as a memorial to the monarch. The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) scheme was launched to encourage people to “Plant a tree ...

15 Sept 2022 at 20:08

Conservationists set to begin creating England’s largest native woodland

Conservationists are hoping to create England’s biggest native woodland by planting 100,000 trees in the Yorkshire Dales. Snaizeholme, near the town of Hawes, was covered in woodland centuries ago but the 561-hectare valley is ...

17 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Ban soil imports to save native plant and animal species, say conservationists

Wildlife conservationists are calling for a ban on importing foreign soil to the UK to stop non-native invasive species contributing to the decline of British nature. Insects, seeds and microorganisms can hitch a ride on soil,...

15 May 2023 at 16:26

‘Irreplaceable habitats’ can be saved with £1bn five-year plan, says charity

A £1 billion five-year plan is needed to save England’s ancient forests, which are more polluted, damaged and contain less wildlife than at any other point in history, the Woodland Trust has said. The charity warned that ...

27 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Bugs on a plane: volunteers hunt for invasive insect pest on famous trees

Volunteers are on the hunt for hitch-hiking bugs which pose a threat to the plane trees that line streets and parks in London and other cities. The Woodland Trust said a team of “Observatree” volunteers have been called ...

04 Oct 2024 at 06:48

Earlier signs of spring are becoming the new norm, Woodland Trust says

Earlier sightings of the signs of spring – from the first leaves on trees to early butterflies – could be the new norm as the climate changes, conservationists said. The Woodland Trust runs the Nature’s Calendar ...

22 Mar 2024 at 09:50

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