Trees for landowners and farmers
If you’re looking to plant lots of trees, we have the trees, grants and funding schemes to help.
Find out moreManaging trees and woods
Explore expert advice on how to manage your woodland from planting to maturity and care for valuable ancient and veteran trees on your land.
Woods and trees on your land are valuable assets. They can boost biodiversity, help tackle climate change, provide shade and shelter for crops and livestock, provide extra income and so much more.
These benefits increase when these important habitats are well-managed. Find out how to get the most from your woods and trees with our detailed advice and step by step guides.
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Plant trees
Creating a woodland: planning and design
Growing a wood from scratch is an ambitious undertaking, but thorough planning will put you on the path to success.
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Plant trees
Managing your new woodland
Woodland management requires long term planning. Learn about the observations and actions needed over a wood’s lifetime.
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Practical guidance
Ancient and veteran trees: Caring for special trees on farms
This guide helps identify ancient and veteran trees on farming land, and highlights their importance. It provides information on how to protect trees and secure their future.
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Practical guidance
Ancient and veteran trees: An Assessment Guide
This guide describes our approach to conserving veteran trees, wherever they are. Covering a series of steps that you can follow as an adviser, advocate, landowner, or manager.
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Capitalise on existing trees and woods on your farm
Watch our webinar, hosted by Farmers Weekly, to hear first hand from farmers and forestry experts how to assess and manage farmland woods and trees as part of your business plan.
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