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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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London plane

The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city…

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Where's the birdsong gone?

Birds use their voices for a variety of different reasons, but why does birdsong seem to disappear once summer is over?
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How long do insects live?

Insects are the most successful creatures on earth. They were here before the dinosaurs and there are now over 800,000 different species across all continents!
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Things near you

If you're looking for things you can do to help wildlife or you want to get involved with your Wildlife Trust here are some ideas.
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Raven

The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.

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Change what you eat

Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.

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Watch what you wash away

Some cosmetics, soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning products can be harmful to wildlife with long-lasting effects.