Wood Wise magazine

Delve deeper into the news and science behind our tree and woodland conservation work with Wood Wise magazine.

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Wood Wise – nature-positive economy

Read the summer 2023 issue of Wood Wise, which explores the new narrative of a nature-positive economy.

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Wood Wise – nature recovery at scale

Read the autumn 2022 issue of Wood Wise, which explores how we can drive nature recovery on a landscape scale.

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Wood Wise – trees for water

Read the spring 2022 issue of Wood Wise, which explores the relationship between trees and water.

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Wood Wise - creating tomorrow's woods

Read the autumn 2021 issue of Wood Wise, all about how to create healthy woods for the future.

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Wood Wise - evidence for action

This issue of Wood Wise delves deeper into some of the issues highlighted in our landmark State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2021 report.

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Wood Wise - woods in waiting

Read the autumn 2020 issue of Wood Wise, our tree and woodland conservation magazine, which discusses the importance of natural regeneration for expanding tree and woodland cover in the UK.

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Wood Wise - trees for good

Read the spring 2020 issue of Wood Wise, all about how trees can simultaneously tackle the climate and nature emergencies.

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Wood Wise – life in deadwood

The autumn 2019 issue of Wood Wise dispels any myths about deadwood and raises awareness of its importance to people and wildlife.

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Wood Wise – iconic oak

The summer 2019 issue of Wood Wise tells the story of oak – of its role in British culture, as a haven for wildlife, and the threats it faces.

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Wood Wise – future forests

The spring 2019 issue of Wood Wise focuses on what needs to be done to manage the UK’s woods to nurture healthy, resilient wooded landscapes of the future.

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Wood Wise – reintroducing lost species

The autumn 2018 issue of Wood Wise looks at the species reintroductions for conservation, focusing on a number of projects happening across the UK.

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Wood Wise – EU-exit impacts

The summer 2018 issue of Wood Wise looks at key areas of UK environmental legislation and protection that will be affected by leaving the EU.

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Wood Wise – forest flora

The spring 2018 issue of Wood Wise focuses on woodland ground flora – the wildflowers and plants that need protection and sensitive management.

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Wood Wise – nature inspires education

The autumn 2017 issue of Wood Wise focuses on how connecting with nature can educate and inspire the environmental guardians and conservationists of the future.

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Wood Wise – beguiling beetles

The summer 2017 issue of Wood Wise celebrates the UK’s tree-associated beetles, looking at their ecological requirements and their relationship with tree diseases.

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Wood Wise – beyond the woods

The spring 2017 issue of Wood Wise explores the importance of trees outside woods for people, wildlife and the environment, as well as the threats they face.

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Wood Wise – seeds of hope

The autumn 2016 issue of Wood Wise explores genetic diversity in native trees and shrubs, and how to safeguard genetic resources for the future.

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Wood Wise – marvellous mammals

The summer 2016 issue of Wood Wise spotlights the many mammals that call UK woodlands home, and the projects to bring them back to old haunts.

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Wood Wise – secrets of the soil

The spring 2016 issue of Wood Wise delves into woodland soil, its function, its species, the threats to its health, and ways to manage it for the future.

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Wood Wise – fabulous fungi

The autumn 2015 issue of Wood Wise explores the fascinating world of fungi, their essential role in woodland and their complex relationship with trees.

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Wood Wise – ancient woodland restoration

The summer 2015 issue of Wood Wise looks at the range of projects striving to bring light and life back to damaged native woods through careful restoration.

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Wood Wise – citizen science

The spring 2015 issue of Wood Wise looks at citizen science – projects that mobilise the general public for scientific knowledge gathering.

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Wood Wise – natural and cultural heritage

The winter 2015 issue of Wood Wise explores the importance of protecting heritage features and the conflicts that can arise between trees and archaeology.

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Wood Wise – birds in focus

The autumn 2014 issue of Wood Wise focuses on woodland birds, the threats they face and how habitat creation can boost declining populations.

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Wood Wise – hedgerows and hedgerow trees

The summer 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the benefits hedges provide, their management for wildlife, and hedgerow planting and improvement schemes.

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Wood Wise – ancient trees

The spring 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the ecology of ancient and veteran trees, the work to identify and protect them, and what the future holds.

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Wood Wise – trees and woodland in water management

The winter 2013 issue of Wood Wise discusses the use of trees and woodland for flood mitigation, river cooling, soil protection and farm management.

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Wood Wise – woodland management for sun-loving butterflies

The autumn 2013 issue of Wood Wise examines how the careful management of open space in woodland can benefit declining butterflies such as fritillaries.

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Wood Wise – tree pests and diseases

The summer 2013 issue of Wood Wise looks at the tree pests and diseases already causing problems in the UK, as well as potential future threats.

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Wood Wise – invasive species management in woodland habitats

The spring 2013 issue of Wood Wise focuses on invasive species and the threat they pose to the health of our woods, the economy and human health.

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Wood Wise – wood pasture restoration and creation

The winter 2012 issue of Wood Wise looks at wood pasture, an ancient and diverse habitat that supports a number of species, veteran trees and grazing animals.

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Wood Wise – conservation grazing in woodland management

The autumn 2012 issue of Wood Wise examines the value of grazing for woodland management, including the impacts difference grazers can have.

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Wood Wise – woodland management for protected species

The summer 2012 issue of Wood Wise looks at how sensitive woodland management is being used to support red squirrels, stag beetles, Scottish wildcats and more.

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Wood Wise – open space habitats in woodland

The spring 2012 issue of Wood Wise looks at the importance of open space in woodland and the species that rely on the special conditions they provide.

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Wood Wise magazine

Wood Wise – nature-positive economy

Wood Wise – nature recovery at scale

Wood Wise – trees for water

Wood Wise - creating tomorrow's woods

Wood Wise - evidence for action

Wood Wise - woods in waiting

Wood Wise - trees for good

Wood Wise – life in deadwood

Wood Wise – iconic oak

Wood Wise – future forests

Wood Wise – reintroducing lost species

Wood Wise – EU-exit impacts

Wood Wise – forest flora

Wood Wise – nature inspires education

Wood Wise – beguiling beetles

Wood Wise – beyond the woods

Wood Wise – seeds of hope

Wood Wise – marvellous mammals

Wood Wise – secrets of the soil

Wood Wise – fabulous fungi

Wood Wise – ancient woodland restoration

Wood Wise – citizen science

Wood Wise – natural and cultural heritage

Wood Wise – birds in focus

Wood Wise – hedgerows and hedgerow trees

Wood Wise – ancient trees

Wood Wise – trees and woodland in water management

Wood Wise – woodland management for sun-loving butterflies

Wood Wise – tree pests and diseases

Wood Wise – invasive species management in woodland habitats

Wood Wise – wood pasture restoration and creation

Wood Wise – conservation grazing in woodland management

Wood Wise – woodland management for protected species

Wood Wise – open space habitats in woodland