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: Julian Hight / WTML
Credit: Julian Hight / 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.
Free trees for schools and communities
We want to make sure everybody 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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Blog
10 best trees to attract birds and other wildlife
Charlie Mellor • 02 May 2023
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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.
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Combat climate change at home: 6 native trees to plant in small gardens
How to plant the right tree in the right place to help combat global warming from home.
Discover autumn woodland
Trees woods and wildlife
Woodland wildlife
Explore our species guides to the wildlife that depends on woods and trees, from plants and fungi to mammals, birds, bees and beetles.
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.
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.
Get involved
Trees woods and wildlife
Tree of the Year 2024
Vote for your favourite tree to help us crown this year's Tree of the Year.
Visiting woods
Things to do in autumn
Spectacular displays of colour, crisp air and crunchy leaves. Venture out to explore the best of autumn in a wood near you.
Blog
10 ways to help wildlife in autumn
Charlie Mellor • 19 Oct 2022
Make a difference
Support us
Have a flutter
Play our raffle to be in with a chance to win a cash prize - all while supporting our work for woods and trees.
Visiting woods
Nature's Calendar
Help monitor the effects of climate change on wildlife near you. Your records contribute to a growing body of scientific evidence on global warming.
Support us
Make a donation
With your support, we can ensure woods are always there, free for everyone to enjoy.