trees
From Robin Hood's hideout to a tree that's worth nearly one million pounds, here are the UK's most famous trees
A selection of the strangest, most significant and best-known ancient trees growing in the UK’s forests, parks and gardens.
How to prune an apple tree in winter
A few simple snips and cuts in the winter months means strong, healthy fruit later in the year for your apple trees.
National Tree Week: planting for the future
The UK's biggest annual festival of trees begins this weekend, running from 25 November to 3 December – celebrate these wonders of nature by joining a tree event near you.
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Most magical forests to visit in the UK
Discover a woodland near you with our guide to the most spectacular forests to visit in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Best walks in Shropshire
Climb volcanic hills, discover old ruins and visit pretty rural towns in one of England's most diverse counties.
The best tree identification books
Whether you're walking your dog in the countryside, hiking in woodlands or simply sitting in your garden, gain a deeper understanding of the trees that surround you with the help of a tree identification book.
Virtual escapes: magical woodlands and forests
Experience the sights and sounds of the countryside with our round-up of the best wildlife and nature films about Britain's forests and woodlands.
How to identify conifer cones: colour, shape and size
Pine, fir and spruce cones are the mature female flowers of conifer trees. They protect the tree’s seeds, opening to release them when conditions are right for germination. But how do you tell one conifer cone from the next?
World’s first forest soundmap project calls for participants
The organisers behind Timber Festival are calling on people to contribute audio recordings to create the world’s first forest ‘soundmap’.
Liverpool’s Allerton Oak named England’s Tree of the Year
The impressive oak won top place in a competition to name England’s Tree of the Year, receiving more than 11,000 votes from the public.
UK's forests celebrated in new Royal Mail stamps
A new nature-inspired stamp collection has been unveiled by the Royal Mail to help celebrate 100 years of the nation’s public forests and woodlands.
Walk: Kennel Wood, Cumbria
A mile or two from the bustle of Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park stands a lonely oak, at its most enchanting after a night of snowfall in winter
Walk: Linley Beeches, Shropshire
The aged beech trees that stand tall on Linley Hill in Shropshire are the jewels in an arboreal crown on this walk through a quiet corner of the Welsh Borders
New campaign aims to double Bristol's tree cover by 2050
Bristol residents and businesses are being encouraged to help double the number of trees in the city by backing a new campaign.
Britain's Tree of the Year for 2017 unveiled
Receiving more than a quarter of public votes the Gilwell Oak in Epping is Britain's 2017 Tree of the Year.
The song of the larches – a winter’s walk
An eerie winter's dog walk in the Brecon Beacons by Fergus Collins
Tree lovers urged to find their local orchard
Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling on the public to visit community orchards to help preserve the natural habitat for wildlife and protect against further decline.
Nominate your Tree of the Year!
Do you have a favourite tree that deserves a place in the limelight? Then it's time to put it forward for this year's award
Ash trees face threat of ‘elimination’
Twin plagues will eradicate common native tree, say scientists
Tree planting can reduce flood risk, finds study
Planting more trees can help prevent flooding in towns by 20 per cent - when used alongside other natural flood defences, according to a new study.
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.
Moving to the countryside: Part 21: The log blog!
Chopping logs and preparing for next winter!
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