Classical rabies is an acute viral encephalomyelitis caused by several members of the Rhabdoviridae family. It transmits through infected saliva, via bites or scratches from rabid animals (in particular dogs). Because it is almost invariably fatal once symptoms develop, rabies still poses a significant public...
On Sunday 4th November we hosted the annual Woodland Trust Volunteer of the Year awards and the event was spectacular! Thank you to everyone who joined us, it was a fantastic event showcasing the wonderful work of volunteers across our organisation. All nominees were invited to a...
Back in June the South West area held their volunteer week thank you event at Curry Rivel, and we spent the afternoon at RSPB Swell Wood. The main reason for choosing the wood was owing to the nesting herons. At the time I did not have...
Visitors were wowed recently when they attended the annual Tring Park Festival of light. Under the cover of darkness, visitors from Tring and beyond wrapped up warm, dug out their head torches and set off for a fantastic evening adventure. The numerous installations positioned along a...
The Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland Annual General Meeting and 30th Birthday party will be taking place next week. Everyone is welcome, members and non-members, it's free to attend and there's always buns and craic. They will discuss their official business, looking back at the amazing...
Slightly hidden but only a short walk into Yarner Woods, lies the reservoir. It’s a popular place to sit and watch waterfowl species, such as the mandarin ducks, and on the sunny autumn days we have been having recently, it’s easy to overlook that underneath...
Last weekend saw the annual ‘Spooky Walk’ take place at Hainault Wood. Over 600 visitors came along to this enchanting event and enjoyed having a go at the various hair-raising activities along the walk. The Woodland Trust was very fortunate to be supported by a...
Last Saturday, 27th October, saw our Yorkshire & Midlands network day, our final volunteer network day for the north of England in 2018. Thanks to everyone who came along to join us at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, near Wakefield. With a fabulous venue and amazing food, followed by...
As we move through October, it’s difficult not to notice the ‘Trick or Treat’ costumes filling the shelves. It’s a popular festival that at first sight appears to be a recent arrival however, if we scrape away at the gifts with their spooky undertones we...
Canal Woodland working group members came together for their regular work party on Saturday. The group started the long overdue task of thinning the woodland, along with regular work party goers the group welcomed 3 volunteers from the Deluxe Group making it their 4th visit to the site work party day to...