About us
We create
We create wildlife-rich woods and plant native trees to benefit nature, climate and people now and in the future.
Credit: Phil Formby / WTML
Credit: Phil Formby / WTML
Woods and trees are essential.
For people. For wildlife. For life.
That's why we're here.
About us
We protect
We fight to protect woods and trees, preventing the loss of irreplaceable habitat, nature and carbon stores for a healthier future for everyone.
About us
We restore
We bring damaged ancient woods back to life, restoring irreplaceable ecosystems to improve landscape resilience so that nature and people can thrive.
About us
We care
We care for over 1,000 woods, keeping them open for you to explore and enjoy. We want to inspire a love for woods and trees for generations to come.
68.5m
Planted
We have planted millions of trees since we began in 1972.
1,186
Saved
We have saved thousands of woods with your help since 1999.
38k
Revived
We are bringing thousands of hectares of ancient woodland back to life.
We want a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature.
We can't achieve our vision without you.
Don’t let new planning laws cost the earth
Government plans could leave woods, trees and other important habitats vulnerable to destruction for development if we don’t speak up. Tell your MP that nature should be protected and restored.
Take actionStart planting
Plant trees
Free trees for schools and communities
We want to make sure everyone in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So we’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities.
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British trees to plant in your garden: 14 native tree ideas
Our top UK native trees to bring colour, interest and wildlife to your garden, including size and preferred conditions.
Trees woods and wildlife
A-Z of British trees
Our A-Z guide to British trees from native species to naturalised and widely planted non-natives.
Get closer to nature
Visiting woods
Find a wood near you
Our woods are free to visit and open all year round. Use our wood finder to discover one near you.
Trees woods and wildlife
Loch Arkaig osprey cam
Follow the story of our Loch Arkaig ospreys, live from the heart of an ancient Caledonian pine forest.
Trees woods and wildlife
Identify wildlife
Woods are brimming with wildlife. Discover what's out there with our identification guides.
Discover rare woods and wildlife
Trees woods and wildlife
Temperate rainforest
Also known as Atlantic or Celtic rainforest, this special habitat is incredibly rare. Its lush conditions are perfect for scarce plants, lichens and fungi, as well as a number of unusual animals.
Blog
12 rare wild flowers in the UK's woods
Charlotte Varela • 13 May 2025
Blog
Rare UK animals quiz: how well do you know our endangered wildlife?
Charlie Mellor • 07 May 2025
Make a difference
Protecting trees and woods
Keep living legends alive
Most of our oldest trees are not legally protected. We're urging governments across the UK to change that.
Visiting woods
Spot the changing seasons
Tell us what's happening to nature near you this spring and help scientists track the effects of climate change on UK wildlife.
Support us
Make a donation
With your support, we can ensure woods are always there, free for everyone to enjoy.