

Tree equity Scotland
We believe everyone in Scotland deserves to enjoy the benefits of trees. And with over 4.3 million Scots living in towns and cities, equal access to nature has never been more important.
The Woodland Trust Scotland works to plant and halt the loss of native woods and trees and restore existing woodland to peak condition. We also manage and look after around 60 woods in Scotland, covering more than 11,000 hectares from Sutherland to Stranraer. All are free to visit and yours to explore at any time.
We believe everyone in Scotland deserves to enjoy the benefits of trees. And with over 4.3 million Scots living in towns and cities, equal access to nature has never been more important.
We directly manage around 60 woodland sites from Stranraer to Sutherland and Skye to Aberdeenshire; from urban Glenrothes and Livingston to remote Loch Arkaig in Lochaber.
Scotland has better tree cover than the rest of the UK but is poorly wooded compared to most of Europe. Just 18% of Scotland has tree cover compared to a European average of 37%. And only 4% of Scotland is native woodland and over half of those woods are in poor condition. Just 1% of our land area has ancient woodland.
Our woods are free to visit. To find one near you use our wood search page.
Growing trees in the north and west of Scotland presents both unique challenges and benefits. Our Croft Woodlands advisory team helps crofters, smallholders and common grazings to create and manage woodlands that will flourish.
We're working to ensure Scotland’s rainforests thrive once again. As part of the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest, we're on a mission to protect and enhance this globally important habitat for the special wildlife that depends upon it.
Scotland is home to around 75% of the UK's red squirrel population. Around 30 have recently been translocated to our Ledmore & Migdale site in Sutherland.
Woods provide homes for more wildlife than any other terrestrial landscape. Here are some of the species to look out for in Scotland.
Follow the story of our Loch Arkaig ospreys, live from the heart of an ancient Caledonian pine forest.
As we celebrate a milestone for this magical site in the heart of Scotland, we take a look back at everything we’ve achieved – and how it reflects our wider work and values.
Got a question about our work or want to learn more about something?
By post:
The Woodland Trust Scotland
South Inch Business Centre
Shore Road
Perth
PH2 8BW
Phone: 0173 863 5544
Email: scotland@woodlandtrust.org.uk
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