Ash dieback: Scale of devastation in British woodlands is revealed in National Trust drone footage

Drone footage taken by the National Trust has revealed the extent of the devastation being wrought on British woodlands by ash dieback, a deadly fungal infection. The shots taken this autumn show trees dying in Hanging Wood, part of the Trust-administered Hughenden Estate in Buckinghamshire. Some 300 ash trees on the estate will need to … Read more

Breathtaking photographs show carpets of bluebells hidden in UK woodlands

A tranquil sea of blue: Breathtaking photographs show carpets of bluebells hidden in UK woodlands as the beloved British flower comes into full bloom a fortnight early Stunning images show the pretty flowers blooming in woodland areas across the whole of the country  Bluebells bloomed weeks early this year, helping to lift the spirits of … Read more

Chris Packham loses High Court bid to stop the clearing of ancient woodlands for HS2 rail project

Chris Packham has lost a High Court bid to prevent work on ancient woodlands as part of the HS2 project Chris Packham has lost a High Court bid to prevent work on ancient woodlands as part of the HS2 project. The TV presenter and environmental campaigner was seeking an emergency injunction to stop works that … Read more