Trees of the world 'A tree worth going nuts over': The Brazil nut's uncertain future
The Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) is both a South American tree and the name of its commercially harvested edible seeds
Wildlife How sustainable forest management could save the dormouse
The latest survey from 2023 suggests a total GB population of 930,000, but there is some uncertainty around this estimate.
Trees of the world Why the walnut tree may be one of the world's most underappreciated
Many of us enjoy a fondness for the humble walnut. But the tree which bears its name has more to offer beyond nuts.
Agroforestry How truffle hunting has evolved in the UK - and where best to find fungi
Truffles are some of the most expensive edible products on the global market and they develop below ground on tree roots.
Trees of the world What do a national icon and burning at the stake have in common? The ceibo tree
The ceibo is also variously known as the coral tree, bucaré, cachimbo, coral flower, cockerel, pico de gallo, sananduva or even Christ’s Tears.
Trees of the world It has outlived empires. But what does the future hold for Lebanon's cedar?
Across Lebanon, the cedar tree Cedrus libani adorns banners, tattoos, shopfronts, souvenirs, and political posters.
Wildlife Could the goshawk become a key ally for the UK's foresters?
The goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is a top diurnal avian predator making a comeback in UK forests and woodlands.
Ecology Why dogs in tree care might be a 'pawsitively' good idea
And an outfit called ‘UK Sniffer dogs’ offers online training courses.
TREES OF THE WORLD Charting the fascinating history of one of the world's rarest conifers
Found in the wild, native only to this remote piece of land is the so-called Norfolk Island pine Araucaria heterophylla (synonym A. excelsa).
Wildlife What does the future hold for forest-dwelling woodcocks?
Watch this space and await the results of the 2023 woodcock monitoring survey and the next in 2033.
