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: Guy Bettison / WTML
Credit: Guy Bettison / 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.
55m
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.
85k
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.
Apply nowStart planting
Blog
10 best trees to attract birds and other wildlife
Charlie Mellor • 02 May 2023
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.
BLOG
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.
Enjoy summer woodland
Visiting woods
Things to do in summer
Lush green landscapes, glorious sunshine, rainbows of wildflowers – a summer visit to the woods is not to be missed.
Blog
Summer tree identification: can you name these nine trees?
Helen Keating • 13 Jul 2020
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
Blog
Common UK butterfly identification and facts
Amy Lewis • 22 Jul 2019
Trees woods and wildlife
How to identify trees
All trees have clues and features that can help with identification. You just need to know what to look out for with our quick guide.
Blog
How to attract wildlife to your garden: 5 top tips
Charlie Mellor • 26 Jun 2020
Make a difference
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.
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.