Free trees for schools and communities
Trees help people and nature thrive and we need more of them in the ground. That’s why we’re giving thousands away free to schools, councils, clubs and more.
Credit: James Reader / WTML
Credit: James Reader / 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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Blog
10 best trees to attract birds and other wildlife
Charlie Mellor • 02 May 2023
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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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Plant trees
Which species to plant
Different trees have different purposes and needs. Choose your species according to the land you have and what you want from your trees.
Get to know British trees
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Blog
Common tree identification: top 10 beginner's trees
Helen Keating • 26 May 2021
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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.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient trees
How long do trees live? How old before they're ancient? Get the low-down on ancient trees and where to find them in the UK.
Get closer to nature
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Visiting woods
Find a wood near you
Search thousands of woods across the UK and gather information on the local facilities, features, wildlife and history in the area.
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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Brynau Farm barn owl cam
Catch all the drama streaming live from our barn owl nest camera at Brynau Farm, nestled in the rolling Welsh hills.
Make a difference
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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.
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Support us
Make a donation
We want a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Please support our work.
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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.