Tree of the Year 2026
Vote for your favourite tree to help us crown this year’s Tree of the Year.
Credit: Guy Bettison / WTML
Credit: Guy Bettison / WTML
Woods and trees are essential.
For people. For wildlife. For life.
That's why we're here.
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About us
We create
We create wildlife-rich woods and plant native trees to benefit nature, climate and people now and in the future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Start planting
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Plant trees
Free trees for schools and communities
Trees help people and nature thrive and we need more in the ground. That’s why we’re giving thousands away free to schools, councils, clubs and more. Apply now.
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BLOG
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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Blog
10 best trees to attract birds and other wildlife
Charlie Mellor • 02 May 2023
Take action for nature this summer
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Blog
Combat climate change at home: 6 UK native trees to plant in small gardens
Becca Smith • 07 Oct 2022
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Blog
10 ways to help wildlife in summer
Charlie Mellor • 12 Jun 2023
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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.
Get closer to nature
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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.
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Blog
15 outdoor summer activities for kids
Danielle Wesley • 15 Jul 2026
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Blog
Common tree identification: top 10 beginner's trees
Helen Keating • 26 May 2021
Make a difference
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Protecting trees and woods
Urge Government to prioritise planting in urban tree deserts
The Government has committed £1 billion to woods and trees. Join our call for spending plans to include fairer access to trees and their benefits for all of us.
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Support us
Snaizeholme appeal, North Yorkshire
We have an exciting opportunity to protect more of the Snaizeholme valley. Will you donate to help secure this landscape for native UK wildlife?
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Support us
Dedications
Be it a single tree or an acre of woodland with a personalised bench, your dedication will provide a long-lasting tribute that can be visited time after time – and support local wildlife too.