Thank you to our Hucking Orchard volunteers, Allen Goodwin and Raymond Kenward, for submitting this article for Whittle. The Orchardist constantly frets. If it's not Silverleaf on the Victoria Plums then it's canker in the Worcester Pearmain, and if by luck it's neither of these then...
Members of the public are being asked to be on the lookout for the White-legged Damselfly, which is on the decline in the UK. Usually found fluttering along lushly vegetated margins of rivers, streams, pools and lakes in southern England and Wales, there are concerns...
Despite the ever changing world in which we find ourselves, the Tree of the Year team have decided to plough on with the search for this year’s favourite tree in each nation. Nominations are open now until end of June. This year, in the midst of lockdown,...
During lockdown, many of you will have been reminded of how important it is to stay connected to nature. I have been really impressed with the unwavering commitment of our volunteers in this unusual time and what really shines through from all of you wonderful...
The Trust recently ran a fundraising appeal to purchase an extension to the Hucking Estate, near Maidstone, Kent. We’re thrilled to announce that this has been a great success. Thanks to the generosity of people across the UK, this new expanse will extend Hucking to a...
Article submitted by Alan Matthews, Wildlife Monitor at Langley Vale Wood Five years after the Langley Vale Wood site was acquired by the Woodland Trust, volunteers conducted regular surveys in 2019 to monitor the numbers and species of birds seen. A comparison with a baseline survey...
Volunteer warden and conservationist Tim Hewke monitors four sites across Kent; keeping his eyes, ears and few special camera traps on the comings and goings at the woods. Tim is collecting some marvellous footage of British wildlife displaying their natural behaviours within our woods. Tim's recent...
During times of self-isolation and social distancing, it is important that we all find ways to continue to connect with nature. Our Ancient Tree Inventory could provide the perfect way to learn more about the incredible world of ancient trees. The Ancient Tree Inventory is a...
The South East team is pleased to announce its programme of events for volunteers. The programme has been developed following your feedback at events throughout last year and the regional survey which was carried out in May. Our networking events are designed to bring volunteers and...
Despite recent heavy rain and windy weather, volunteers from Butcher’s Wood have continued their coppicing work this winter to help improve the woodland ecology at the site. Butchers Wood is a small (7.12ha) ancient semi-natural woodland at the northern boundary of the South Downs National Park...