English elm
Due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease in the 20th century, the English elm is rarely found as large tree, but is more common as a shrub along hedgerows, or sometimes in woodlands.…
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Wych elm
Due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease in the 20th century, wych elm is rarely found as a large tree, but is more common as a shrub along hedgerows and streams, and in upland areas.…
Field elm
Field elm suffered declines due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease, but can still be found across much of the UK.
No Mow May 2022
No Mow May
Plantlife's No Mow May
No Mow May is a campaign created by Plantlife, which encourages everyone with a lawn to do nothing in May and into the summer! This is an easy action for nature, you simply let your lawn grow…
Get ready for No Mow May!
Leave your lawn mowers in the shed throughout May and allow nature to do its thing by supporting Plantlife's #NoMowMay campaign.
Our response to the North Somerset Additional Sites Consultation
We're concerned about the impact on vulnerable species and designated sites
Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Tree bumblebee
The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
No Mow May (A volunteer newsletter update)
No Mow May is an exciting opportunity to give nature the time and space to thrive. It’s an easy sell to people – less work, more for nature – with very significant results for minimal effort.…
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.