British trees
Blackthorn guide: how to identify, folklore and uses
As February turns to March, millions of tiny blooms spring from the spiny shrubs in our hedgerows, covering their dark stems in creamy white blossom – later in the year, sloe berries appear. Learn all about blackthorn through the seasons with our expert guide.
Delve into the magical world of Britain's woodlands with 12 must-walk trails
Step into some of Britain's most beautiful forests, keeping an eye out for wildflowers and wild creatures, with BBC Countryfile Magazine's pick of gorgeous woodland walks
Britain's most spectacular autumn arboretums
Britain's trees are at their most beautiful in the autumn months, making September, October and November a great time of year to visit arboretums such as Westonbirt, Batsford and the National Memorial Arboretum. Find out more about these spectacular tree collections and more with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to the UK's best arboretums
How to identify common hedgerow species
Discover the flowers, shrubs and trees that make up a typical British hedgerow and why they are so important for wildlife, in our expert guide.
Oak tree guide: how long they take to grow, UK species and how to identify?
Get to know one of Britain's most iconic trees, including which species of oak grow in the UK, how to identify them, and how long oak trees live for.
Podcast: Rewilding in the Black Mountains with woodsman Rob Penn
A massive tree-planting project promises to return a bracken-smothered hill in the Black Mountains to a wildlife-rich haven for wildlife, walkers and livestock. We talk to one of the brain behind the project, Rob Penn in episode 14, season 9 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Aspen tree guide: identification, distribution and folklore
These slender beauties have graced woodlands and heaths around the British Isles since the Ice Age. To our ancestors, they were sacred; today, passing walkers seldom notice them. Learn more about the aspen, Britain’s forgotten tree in our expert guide.
Juniper tree guide: identification, heritage and uses
It once graced midwinter ceremonies up and down the land and its berries flavour Britain’s favourite spirit, yet many of us struggle to recognise it. Our guide explores the rise
and fall of a forgotten conifer – the juniper
The Woodland Trust aim to plant 50 million trees by 2021
In an ambitious new initiative, the Woodland Trust has launched The Big Climate Flightback to tackle climate change, and are calling on the public to plant more trees.
Famous trees found in the UK: history and where to see
A selection of the strangest, most significant and best-known ancient trees growing in the UK’s forests, parks and gardens.
Brief history of Britain's ancient yews
Worshipped as well as feared, Britain’s ancient yews are among the oldest living things on the planet. Learn about these impressive trees, plus discover the oldest yews to visit in the UK in our historic guide.
How to identify nuts and seeds from British trees
Can you spot the difference between a sweet chestnut and a horse chestnut? Or a sycamore seed and a field maple? Here is our expert guide on how to identify nuts and seeds from common British tree species.
Native oak decline puts thousands of species at risk
The decline of Britain’s iconic oak trees could put a total of 2,300 species at risk, including invertebrates, birds, mammals and fungi, research reveals
Ash trees face threat of ‘elimination’
Twin plagues will eradicate common native tree, say scientists
Britain’s ash trees face yet another threat
Having recently contended with the deadly dieback fungus, the UK’s ash trees face a fresh threat from the Emerald Ash Borer.
Learn to identify trees, Abbey Craig, Stirling
Improve your tree lore this New Year with a woodland walk, and you'll enjoy the rewards for years to come
Britain's best tree avenues
There's nothing quite like walking down a boulevard on a summers evening, with the trees towering above you and the sun shining through the leaves, casting shadows on the pavement. Here is our pick of the best tree avenues in Britain...