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Saving Derbyshires Ancient Trees and Legends

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January 26, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment
oak-leaf

Some of the oldest, greatest trees in the UK are located in Derbyshire, many are associated with local legends and ancient traditions. A £45,200 …
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Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Ancient Traditions, Ancient Trees, Craftwork, Crich, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Endangered Species, Folklore, Great Trees, Guided Walks, Heritage Lottery Fund, Legends, Lullaby Rock, Oak Tree, Public Interest, Rock A Bye Baby, Specialist Support, Specimens, Tree Survey, Veteran Trees, Yew


Are Your Bluebells Native?

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April 10, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment
Bluebell wood at Muncaster Castle

A few woodland areas in the UK will soon be carpeted in blue from the end of April to Mid May. Our native British Bluebell is considered an …
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Filed Under: Featured, Flowers Tagged With: Beautiful Flower, Bluebell Woods, Central Scotland Forest, Cheshire, Chilterns, Cumbria, East Sussex, Endangered Species, Forest Trust, Further Study, Genetic Makeup, Grow Bulbs, Growing Concern, Hybridisation, Karin, Native Species, Natural History Museum, Nurseries, Plant Species, True Status, Wigton Cumbria, Wildlife Trust, Woodland Areas


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