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A first for the purple emperor in the Forest
The purple emperor is the UK’s second-largest butterfly, with females having a wingspan of over 9cm across. However, the male is arguably a more impressive butterfly, with upper wings that reflect a blueish-purple hue. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest - we have exciting news!
Elm - which is wych?
Can you tell the difference between an English and a wych elm?
The benefits of blackthorn
Blackthorn has perhaps the most sinister reputation in Celtic tree lore but there's a lot to be said for it's benefits.
More space for trees
We have acquired two new parcels of land located at Arrow and Newnham, enabling the charity to continue to grow England’s largest new native broadleaf Forest.
Meet the 'Venus of the woods'
Find out more about the ash tree that makes up some 20% of the UK's woodland.
Hurrah for humble hawthorn
The humble hawthorn is a hedgerow shrub that provides a vital habitat teeming with its very own galaxy of insects and wildlife, and an invaluable source of winter nutrition for many species.
Grasshoppers - the chirpy chappies of the Forest
Apart from their distinctive song, what do we know about the elusive grasshopper?
