How we care for Loch Arkaig
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Site manager Steve Morris shares how he looks after Loch Arkaig, one of our most wild and remote sites.
Meet the people behind our workWe care
Our people work every day to ensure the 1,000 woods in our care grow and thrive. We open up access to our woods free of charge and welcome thousands of visitors each year.
We're on the ground looking after woods
We have sites across the UK. From forests to little urban woods, we keep our sites open year-round for all to enjoy.
Our site managers keep the woods thriving for wildlife and for people.
About us
Tree guards: research into plastic-free alternatives
Our bold pledge to stop using new single-use plastic tree guards on our land in 2021 put us at the forefront of the movement to eradicate plastic from planting schemes UK-wide. We’re funding research to find viable alternatives and are now moving towards sustainable tree protection in other areas.
Policy paper
The Woodland Trust's approach to managing its estate
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Policy paper
Our conservation principles and approach
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We're keeping woods open to all
Our sites are free to visit all year round.
From forests to copses, and orchards to loch-sides, you'll find a magical wood near you.
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.
Find a woodGreat days out
We're inspiring people to get outdoors
Woods are great for both mental and physical wellbeing, so we want everyone to be able to get outside and enjoy our woods.
We run events for all ages throughout the year to bring local communities together and have great advice for you to make the most of your visit.
Things to do in the woods
Go on an adventure. Get closer to nature. Uncover history. Discover ways to explore the UK's woods whatever the season.
Explore things to doTrees, plants and animals in our woods
Trees woods and wildlife
British trees
Everything you need to know about British trees. From identification, folklore and history to the pests and diseases that threaten them.
Trees woods and wildlife
Animals
Woods and trees are home to more wildlife than any other landscape, providing homes for thousands of species including our most loved animals.
Trees woods and wildlife
Plants
From spectacular wildflower carpets to damp-loving ferns and mysterious mosses, find out about woodland plants.
Trees woods and wildlife
Fungi and lichens
A dazzling array of shapes, sizes and colours. Find out about fungi and lichens, from ancient taboos to magic and medicine.
