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
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!...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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