We can only fight for the woods and trees we know about, so if you think there's a threat, please tell us what you know. Your ear to the ground could be the difference between survival and destruction.
Cases involving woods and trees under threat can change and evolve during the planning process for a variety of reasons. Where a development involving ancient woods or veteran trees no longer remains a threat due to changing circumstances surrounding said application, and based upon professional judgement steered by our conservation research, the Woodland Trust withholds the right to withdraw or amend its objection and review its approach.
The Woodland Trust is not a statutory body. As a charity, we provide all information in good faith, funded by public donations. Find out more about how we are run.
Useful advice and resources
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Protecting trees and woods
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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Protecting trees and woods
Tree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protects specific trees or a particular woodland from deliberate damage and destruction.
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Protecting trees and woods
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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Protecting trees and woods
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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Protecting trees and woods
Neighbourhood planning
Woods and trees can help make your community a healthier, wealthier and happier place to live and work.
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Protecting trees and woods
Campaign with us
Our woods and trees can't speak for themselves. Together we can stand up for the environment and safeguard the UK's woodland heritage for our future.