A belated thank you to Hucking Orchard volunteers, Raymond and Daniela Kenward for this beautiful photo taken a few months ago when winter had the woodland in its grip. Blizzard conditions blew snow onto just one side of these trees in Stubbs Wood, creating an...
It was a beautiful evening at the end of March and the South East team were thrilled to mark the start of their events programme for the year with an informative and interesting talk! 64 volunteers from around the region joined Site Manager, Kate Harvey,...
We are excited to be getting going again, covid allowing. A few of us will be back in the woods this April – socially distanced of course - and a little recce this weekend saw Old Wood, Skellingthorpe, looking divine with a carpet of wood...
Personal Safety – A Gentle Reminder. The horrible tragedy of Sarah Everard being murdered has made most people think about the safety of themselves and their loved ones – myself included. Also, with the recent lockdowns and nationwide covid restrictions our volunteering offer has been greatly reduced,...
UK Pine martens suffered a dramatic decline in the 19th Century due to persecution. Since 2015 their numbers have been increasing in mid-Wales thanks to a translocation and monitoring project headed by the Vincent Wildlife Trust. Matthew Davies is a keen wildlife photographer who volunteers with...
Devon’s landscapes are often considered to be among the most beautiful and diverse in the country. From the wind-swept moors and steep river valleys of Dartmoor, rolling through the lush green hills of south Devon to the towns, estuaries and beaches along the sparkling coast,...
In February, we were contacted by Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter, Lucy. She wanted to set up a memorial project for her late father and hoped we would get involved. During the pandemic, Captain Sir Tom’s fundraising for the NHS and message of hope for...
Decisions to cut down trees should not be taken lightly, though sometimes it may be the only option, especially where safety is concerned. Whether you want to fell or protect from felling, protection and preservation laws can be complex. Our guide will help you get...
Did you know a quarter of UK homes and streets are named after trees and flowers? You can probably think of examples where you live. But what if as well as naming streets after hawthorns, oaks and beeches, developers had to plant them in new...
