Jan
31
2019
Amazing Autumnal Archaeology: an update!
The North wind doth blow and we shall have snow...
Jan
30
2019
Deer Jump Success at Arkaig
[caption id="attachment_8628" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Oi! Those are my tatties!"[/caption] Trail camera images have shown an innovative approach to deer management is working well at Loch Arkaig. We have built a fence to protect part of the pine wood. We would very much like deer to be able...
Jan
28
2019
Nidd Gorge Practical group update
Our practical group at Nidd gorge have got off to a flying start this new year. Led in partnership with Harrogate Borough Council by Countryside Ranger, Sam walker, the first task of the New Year was really well attended. With two main tasks for the day the...
Jan
28
2019
Tree planting magic at Langley Vale
If you went down to the woods on Saturday, you would definitely be sure of a big surprise! On 26th January, 2019, Langley Vale hosted its final public tree planting event and fun was truly had by all. Site Manager, Simon Bateman-Brown, said: "This is one...
Jan
28
2019
New group launches at Radley Plantation
A big thanks to Jon Parr, the volunteer group leader for organising a practical task day with one of our newest groups at Radley Plantation near Warrington on 19th January. Ten new volunteers to the Woodland Trust came and helped with coppicing hazel, litter picking...
Jan
27
2019
Body Shop donates £159K
The partnerships team is delighted to reveal that our link-up with The Body Shop has raised more than £159,000 for the Woodland Trust. For every in-store transaction and At Home order in winter 2018, The Body Shop donated 1.8p to be evenly split between the Woodland...
Jan
24
2019
Loch Arkaig Osprey Dead in Spain
An osprey fledged from a nest on Loch Arkaig has been electrocuted to death on a power line in Spain. The sad news filtered through from Spanish birdwatchers on social media last week. Pic by Lewis Pate. JH3 when he was ringed in 2017. The bird was...
Jan
24
2019
Smithills January Update
Hello all Happy New Year! Hope that 2019 has got off to a good start for you all. Welcome… Welcome to the following new volunteers: Richard Cooke (Wildlife Monitor) Bernie McGrath (Wildlife Monitor) Bev Tabor (Woodland Working Group) Penny Blackburn (History Group) James Wilson-Jevon (Wildlife Monitor) Winter Trees Guided Walk – 23 Feb The first...
Jan
24
2019
Save the date for volunteer events South West
Please see below a list of dates for the volunteering network events for the South West 2019. These events are a chance to meet other volunteers, regional staff, find out what is happening within the region, nationally, have a nice lunch, and go for a...
Jan
24
2019
Coppicing at Castle Hills Wood
Thanks to everyone who came along on our practical work day at Castle Hills, Castleside, near Consett last week for a lovely day of hazel coppicing. Working in the central area of the site, volunteers worked hard coppicing and creating deer protection 'cylinders' made up from...