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Tree of the month: Crab apple

Tree of the month: Crab apple

Posted in: Blog Tree management Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Autumn Restoration Seasonal Conservation Education Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood Chalara ash dieback

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the UK native tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project – this October it's crab apple.

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Beat around the bush

Beat around the bush

Posted in: Blog Community activities Botanical Volunteering Landscape Autumn Restoration Seasonal Summer Conservation Participation Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood Chalara ash dieback

The Silk Wood Community Planting Project team and volunteers recently conducted a 'beat-up survey' to assess the survival rate of saplings planted last year.

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A Natural Volunteer

A Natural Volunteer

Posted in: Blog Community activities Botanical Volunteering Autumn Restoration Seasonal Conservation Education Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood Chalara ash dieback

We've been incredibly fortunate to have Mother Nature as a dedicated volunteer. She's not only helped us plant over 30 trees (that we know of) but has also provided invaluable care and nourishment for our green spaces. And the best part? She works completely for free!...

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Tree of the Month: Pedunculate Oak

Tree of the Month: Pedunculate Oak

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Autumn Restoration Seasonal Projects Conservation Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood Chalara ash dieback

Supporting over 2,300 species, the oak is a true wildlife haven, hosting a diverse range of creatures from insects and birds to mammals and fungi. Its acorns provide a valuable food source for wildlife, and its timber has been used for centuries...

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Woodland Design Revisited

Woodland Design Revisited

Posted in: Blog Community activities Landscape Restoration Seasonal Summer Projects Conservation Education Participation Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood Chalara ash dieback

A whirlwind of creativity! We had a blast reviewing the amazing woodland designs created by local school groups. These inspiring ideas will help shape the future of Silk Wood. Stay tuned for updates on the chosen design!...

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Identity Parade

Identity Parade

Posted in: Blog Tree management Community activities Botanical Landscape Restoration Seasonal Summer Projects Conservation Education Participation Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood Chalara ash dieback

Sun, plants, and learning! Last month, we joined a Field Studies Council course to learn how to identify woodland plants. It was a fantastic two days of exploring the beautiful Silk Wood and gaining new knowledge about our local ecosystem.

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Tree of the month: Rowan

Tree of the month: Rowan

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Seasonal Summer Conservation Silk Wood Community Planting Project

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the UK native tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project – this August it’s rowan.

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Tree of the month: Aspen

Tree of the month: Aspen

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Restoration Seasonal Summer Projects Conservation Education Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the UK native tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project – this July it’s aspen.

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Tree of the month: Large-leaved lime

Tree of the month: Large-leaved lime

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Seasonal Summer Projects Conservation Education Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the UK native tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project - first up is the large-leaved lime.

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Saplings and Spikes

Saplings and Spikes

Posted in: Blog Tree management Community activities Botanical Volunteering Restoration Seasonal Conservation Education Participation Silk Wood Community Planting Project Silk Wood Chalara ash dieback

This Volunteers Week, see how our amazing team helped the saplings thrive at Silk Wood. They tackled the thistles and brambles, making way for easier access and protecting the new trees. Read more about the hard work, the wildlife encounters, and the "poo-dunnit" mystery!...

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