Despite the cold and the rain, the Alder and Hazel catkins along the lanes are full of promise and hope: Spring is on its way! At the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox is Imbolc; the Celtic festival that celebrated...
All the leaves were down and the sky was grey, we went for a soils walk on a winter’s day… On the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve we joined soil specialist, Rob Parkinson, to look at what is going on below the leaves – in...
2019’s set to be a busy and exciting year for volunteers at the Woodland Trust, and you’re invited! We’ve organised four volunteer network events across the Trust’s central England region and they’re set to be jam-packed with inspiring and informative talks and activities related to your...
Volunteer Training Opportunities We are delighted to announce our 2019 volunteer training opportunities for our north and central England volunteers. These are aimed at providing skills and knowledge that will be relevant and useful to your volunteer role. They are free and available for all volunteers...
Volunteer Gatherings 2019 I am delighted to say we have now confirmed details for all of our north England volunteer gatherings for 2019. Details for all dates and locations are below. We would be delighted to see you there and you are more than welcome to...
The North wind doth blow and we shall have snow...
[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...
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...
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...
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...