You may have noticed that many of our ‘plastic-free’ products are actually bamboo products. This is because it is one of the most sustainable manufacturing materials there is.
It grows almost like a weed in some parts of the world. You will find many bam...
We are fortunate to have many beautiful mature beech trees at Bank Woods. We have planted 70 saplings in the centre of Dacre Woodlands. They will form a notable feature in a few decades.
One of our best known trees, in a prominent position towards the t...
Bird cherry is a common native tree, often found in wet woodlands, and alongside rivers and streams. We have planted it at Sylvan Nature Reserve, in the parts prone to flooding, and it also thrives along the streams in Bank Woods and Dowgill Grange.
It i...
A crab apple tree can grow up to 10m tall, and live for 100 years. They are the predecessor of cultivated apples.
Crab apples have sweetly scented blossom in April and May, which is pollinated by bees and other insects. Later, small, apple-like fruits de...
Dogwood is a shrubby tree which can grow to 10m tall when mature.
In spring, it produces small, cream flowers which smell unpleasant. These are followed by small black berries. Characteristically, the twigs facing the sun are red, whereas those in the sh...
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Hairy Bittercress is sometimes known as 'Hoary Bittercress'
Found in rocky areas or cultivated ground such as gardens, often found as a 'weed'
Grows up to 30cm high, while the flower at the tip of the stem has four petals which are appr...
Hawthorn trees can grow up to 15m tall and have a dense habit, and thorny branches. They are often used in hedges. The flowers, which bloom in May are white or pink. They later develop deep red fruits called ‘haws’.
Hawthorn supports many species of inse...
Hazel can grow to 12 m tall and can live for hundreds of years. It is often coppiced, to harvest timber, and we have examples of this at Bank Woods.
It is an important element of the ‘understorey’ of woods of oak and birch. The leaves are covered in soft...
There is no better way to learn about Heather Lea than from what our guests say.
These are quotations taken directly from the guest book in the cottage.
Please contact helen@makeitwild for last minute bookings - otherwise, go to Cottages.com and s...
Lime (or linden) is often planted in towns, but was one of the original native trees of northern Europe. It can grow to 30 metres tall.
The leaves are a very characteristic slightly asymmetrical heart shape. They are a very attractive food source for aph...
Five ways we bet you didn’t know, how getting out into the great outdoors can improve your mental health. By Lydia Neave
Increased alertness.
Nothing better than that blissful feeling of the sunlight on your cheeks and the wind in your hair. Spending time...
An oak tree can grow to 40 m tall, and live for hundreds of years. It is the commonest and possibly the best loved British native tree.
It has catkins, with airborne pollen, and then produces acorns, but not until it is at least 40 years old.
Most aco...
A rowan tree can grow to 15 m tall, and live for 200 years.
A rowan tree has clusters of tiny cream flowers, which develop into scarlet berries with seeds which are dispersed by birds. Several moth caterpillars live on rowan leaves. Rowan flowers provide...
A birch tree can grow to 30m tall; it has deep roots which can reach nutrients deep down in the soil. The birch is highly adaptable and can thrive in harsh conditions.
Silver Birch is a 'pioneer' tree, and is one of the first trees to establish among gor...
General
Make it Wild’s key objective is to create new, permanent nature reserves where native flora and fauna can flourish. This includes planting many different species of UK-native trees to establish naturalistic, biodiverse woodlands.
Many o...
General
Trees
It is our intention to maintain all the woodlands we create, in perpetuity. Our trees will never be cut down for timber or development. Thinning of areas deep in the wood may be carried out to enhance biodiversity, but dedicated t...
Wild Cherry is a native, deciduous cherry species. It is a very attractive tree, often seen in gardens and hedgerows around the UK. It can grow to 30 metres in height, and live for 60 years.
The white flowers bloom early in the spring, at the same time a...
Cancellations
For cancellations more than 30 days before the event, we will refund 50% of the price. For cancellations within 30 days of the event, no refunds will be made.
You may transfer your booking to another person, but must let us know at least...
