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.
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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Types of mushroom in the UK: identification guide
Mushrooms (or toadstools) are the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting bodies that certain fungi produce. Discover 9 common mushrooms you might spot in the woods.
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.
Give gardens a boost
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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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Top 10 green gifts for gardeners
Looking for eco-friendly inspiration for your favourite gardening guru or want to encourage a beginner? Our 2024 green gift guide has got you covered.
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Best native hedge plants: choose the right hedges
Helen Keating • 23 May 2023
Watch autumn wildlife
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.
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When do hedgehogs hibernate? And other animals that hibernate
As autumn deepens, wildlife turns its attentions to surviving the coldest months. But where do hedgehogs and other species go in our worst weather?
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10 ways to help wildlife in autumn
Charlie Mellor • 19 Oct 2022
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. Add your voice to our call for improved protection laws.
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.
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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.