Woodland Trust | Nature's Calendar

WTPL/Margaret Barton

TOP SPOTS | December

Tell us what you've seen in this year's autumn survey


redwing first seen	pedunculate oak bare	hazel bare	lawn last cut

Dear recorders... As 2009 draws to an end I want to thank everyone who has contributed to Nature's Calendar this year. It’s impossible to overstate how valuable each and every record is and we are immensely grateful for your continued support. I hope you'll take time to read more in this newsletter about how researchers are using the data that you have helped to collect. Our iconic newsletter image of a celandine flowering through snow reminds me that spring is just around the corner which is always a positive thought. In the meantime, wishing you a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. Kate

	Volunteer of the year Our winner is announced
	Do frogs have a future? And other stories… How academics are using your records for cutting-edge research
	Artificial trees – your views Was it a tree-mendous idea or barking up the wrong tree?
	Bag a bargain in our Christmas shop Hurry last orders are being taken on 7 Dec
	Keeping an eye on Copenhagen Where to go for the latest conference news

A little bird told us…

Forests in the desert – the answer to climate change? guardian.co.uk	Harlequin could become less of a threat bbc.co.uk
Is carbon trading allowing speculators to grow rich from the climate crisis? express.co.uk	Birds can talk out of the corner of their mouths telegraph.co.uk
Watch nocturnal wildlife in your own back garden guardian.co.uk	Shoplifting starling puts Tesco bosses in a flap bbc.co.uk