Keep the legends alive
Many of our oldest trees have no real legal protection. Help us fight for stronger laws.
Sign our petitionCampaign in your community
Local communities taking action is the most effective way to protect woods and trees. Need help with your campaign? Check out our useful resources.
1,225
ancient woods under threat right now
This is the number of ancient woods threatened by development alone.
2.4%
UK land area covered by ancient woodland
Ancient woods are irreplaceable. We can't afford to lose any more.
1,186
woods you've helped us save since 1999
Together, we can continue fighting for our precious woods and trees.
You can make a difference to woods and trees near you. We’ve put together some useful resources to help you campaign to defend the local woods and trees you love.
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How to object to a planning application
If you are opposing a development threat to a wood or tree, you will need to make an objection in writing to the local planning authority.
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How to set up a local group
You might want some support to campaign against development or changes to your local woods.
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How to arrange a community meeting
Public meetings are the best way to bring your campaign to the people most affected by it.
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Tree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protects specific trees or a particular woodland from deliberate damage and destruction.
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Neighbourhood planning
Woods and trees can help make your community a healthier, wealthier and happier place to live and work.
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Report a threat
Have you found a possible threat from development to an ancient wood or tree? Your ear to the ground could be the difference between survival and destruction. Let us know - we could help.
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Contact your MP for help to protect trees and woods
Your MP in Westminster might be able to help if you’re trying to save local woods and trees or if you’re concerned about a national issue affecting nature.