Local Wildlife Sites and the planning system explained
Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) are havens for wild species. In this blog, we explain how they are protected.
Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) are havens for wild species. In this blog, we explain how they are protected.
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
The Tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the Wild service tree comes to life in spring, when it displays pretty, white blossom, and autumn, when its Maple-like leaves turn bright crimson.
This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.
Discover the fascinating world of tree galls and where to find them with our guest blog from Andrew Holtham.
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As its name suggests, quaking-grass can be seen quivering or 'quaking' in a breezy, summer wildflower meadow. Its purple-and-green, heart-shaped flower heads hang from delicate stems.…
The wayfaring-tree is a small tree of hedgerows, woods, scrub and downland. It displays creamy-white flowers in spring and red berries in autumn, which ripen to black and are very poisonous.
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Local residents are being encouraged to get digging at a series of tree planting days, as part of Panshanger Park’s contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.