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Looking at trees
Websites to visit
Explore an A to Z guide to British trees
Find out about Britain's native and common non-native trees.
Identify a tree by its leaves with an online guide
Print out spotting sheets for autumn trees
Scroll down to "Autumn tree and leaf detective". (There are lots of wildlife spotting sheets to print out too.)
Visit a wood
Websites to visit
Find a wood near you with Woodland Trust's interactive map
Use the search box or click on "Find a wood" in the menu on the left. (UK only.)
Visit a wood in England, Scotland or Wales
An A to Z guide to woods.
Find the oldest trees growing near your home
Click on "Tree search" in the top menu.
Woodland animals
Websites to visit
Watch a video clip of some woodland creatures
Find out more about woodland animals
Find out about common birds
Scroll down and click on a bird.
Woodland wildlife spotting sheets to print out
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Outdoor activities
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Things to do outdoors when visiting a wood
Find lots of ideas from building a den to making a spooky twig skeleton.
How to decorate a tree, build a treehouse and much more
Scroll down to find printable activities about trees and wildlife.
Watch a video about how to plant a tree
Scroll down for the clip.
Take part in the UK National Tree Week
Visit the Tree Council website for events and dates.
Things to do inside
Websites to visit
Join the Woodland Trust's Nature Calendar
Record what you observe in nature and watch seasons unfold around the UK with online maps. (If you're under 16 you need the permission of your parent or guardian to register.)
Vote for the "Tree of the Year"
Explore a virtual forest and find out more about trees
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Tree and woodland organizations
Websites to visit
The Tree Council
The Tree Council is the UK's lead charity for trees.
Woodland Trust
A UK conservation charity that protects woodland.
Forestry Commission for England, Scotland and Wales
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is heavily involved with conservation in the UK.
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About this book
Naturetrail
Trees
A guide to the world of trees and a great way to get children outdoors and interested in nature. Full of fascinating facts, activities such as leaf rubbing and growing your own tree, and clues to identify trees from their size, shape and leaves – whatever the season. With internet links to recommended websites with activities and more information.
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