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Creating a Woodland Pond: Siting, Lining and Planting for Frogs, Newts and Dragonflies

Creating a Woodland Pond: Siting, Lining and Planting for Frogs, Newts and Dragonflies

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October 08, 2026

How to site, dig, line and plant a small wildlife pond in or beside woodland, with practical advice on shade, leaf fall, safety and the...

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A Month-by-Month Guide to Woodland Wildlife Watching in Britain

A Month-by-Month Guide to Woodland Wildlife Watching in Britain

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October 04, 2026

A seasonal tour of British woods, from February frogspawn and May bluebells to the October deer rut and winter flocks of redwing and fieldfare.

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Autumn Acorn Foraging: How to Collect, Test and Store Acorns for Growing Your Own Oaks

Autumn Acorn Foraging: How to Collect, Test and Store Acorns for Growing Your Own Oaks

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October 01, 2026

A practical autumn guide to gathering acorns, spotting weevil damage with a float test, and cold-stratifying your crop for spring sowing.

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Dormice, Bats and Beetles: What to Look For and When to Leave a Woodland Alone

Dormice, Bats and Beetles: What to Look For and When to Leave a Woodland Alone

Wildlife

September 23, 2026

How dormice, bats and deadwood beetles respond to disturbance in British woodlands — and how to time walks, surveys and volunteer work...

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