The Power of Trees: Wellbeing, Wildlife and the Future of Our Woodlands

The Power of Trees: Wellbeing, Wildlife and the Future of Our Woodlands

It’s National Tree Week, and we’re heading into the woods to celebrate the trees that shape our landscapes, enrich our lives, and quietly support the world around us. We’re joined by Sally Bavin from the Woodland Trust, who explains why woodlands are so powerful for both our physical and mental wellbeing. She also shares her fascinating research into mapping the UK’s richest areas of “wellbeing woodland.” We’ll also dive into the RHS’s new Strong Roots report, which uncovers the challenges preventing Great Britain from growing the trees it needs for the future. Plant scientist Louise Jones takes us behind the scenes at the RHS to explore her investigation into a mysterious fungal pathogen that’s attacking lime trees. And finally, we continue our pond series with Helen Bensted-Smith, who reveals the wildlife you can spot around your pond this week. Host: Gareth Richards and Guy Barter Contributors: Sally Bavin, Lousie Jones, Helen Bensted-Smith Links: BIO-well research Ancient forgotten forests need our help Native trees to plant in small gardens State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 Submit to the natures calendar project Strong Roots report Lime Tilia Leaf Blotch Report Form Write in with your gardening questions to: podcasts@rhs.org.uk

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518: Perilous pumpkins, ghoulish garlic, boo-tiful bats

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517: How to feed birds, a turf masterclass, and another essential job for autumn

517: How to feed birds, a turf masterclass, and another essential job for autumn

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22 Okt 33min

516 – Incredible ivy, vegetable folklore and autumn planting essentials

516 – Incredible ivy, vegetable folklore and autumn planting essentials

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515 - The Plant Review: Waxcap Wonderlands, ancient apples, and your questions answered

515 - The Plant Review: Waxcap Wonderlands, ancient apples, and your questions answered

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8 Okt 26min

514 - Plants for pollinators, dividing perennials, and no more cauliflowers?

514 - Plants for pollinators, dividing perennials, and no more cauliflowers?

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1 Okt 34min

513 – Autumn gets real, root cuttings, and what do spiders ever do for us?

513 – Autumn gets real, root cuttings, and what do spiders ever do for us?

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24 Sep 30min

512: Turf wars, houseplant MOT, and a final bulb of the week

512: Turf wars, houseplant MOT, and a final bulb of the week

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17 Sep 33min

511: Saving drought-hit plants, the wildlife wonder of apples, more bulb inspiration

511: Saving drought-hit plants, the wildlife wonder of apples, more bulb inspiration

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10 Sep 33min

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