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  • Case study

    Tree disease and plantation on ancient woodland sites

    A case study on how ancient woodland restoration can proceed following the clear felling necessary to eliminate Phytophthora ramorum, a tree disease of larch.

    PDF  (512 KB)

  • 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.

    PDF  (2.28 MB)

  • Practical guidance

    Recognising and categorising ancient and other veteran trees

    Ancient and veteran trees provide irreplaceable benefits to people and wildlife, but they can be difficult to recognise and categorise. Read our guide to confidently and reliably identify these living legends.

    PDF  (3.35 MB)

  • Journal

    Wood Wise – ancient trees

    The spring 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the ecology of ancient and veteran trees, the work to identify and protect them, and what the future holds.

    PDF  (4.11 MB)

  • Position statement

    Ancient and veteran trees, parkland and wood pasture

    The Woodland Trust believes all ancient and veteran trees should be valued and protected. More are also needed to become the ancient trees of the future.

    PDF  (610 KB)

  • 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.

    PDF  (4.82 MB)

  • Practical guidance

    Planners' manual for ancient woodland and veteran trees

    Practical guidance for planners on embedding ancient woodland and veteran trees in decision making, recognising their value, and avoiding damage from development.

    PDF  (3.34 MB)

  • Practical guidance

    Ancient woodland restoration management principles 

    An introductory guide to ancient woodland restoration management, the value of this special habitat, and why we should protect and restore it.

    PDF  (3.21 MB)

  • Case study

    Woodland restoration and the fight against tree disease

    A case study examining the additional challenges the presence of tree disease can pose when restoring ancient woodland, and the measures required to tackle it.

    PDF  (650 KB)

  • Case study

    Restoring an ancient woodland in community ownership

    A case study on the restoration of Aigas Woods – an ancient woodland owned by the local community which is providing income from the removal of non-native trees.

    PDF  (370 KB)

  • Practical guidance

    Ancient woodland restoration - recovery of the wider ecosystem

    Practical guidance on restoring the wider woodland ecosystem, transforming plantations on ancient woodland sites (PAWS) through gradual and more rapid approaches, managing young stands, and operational considerations and constraints.

    PDF  (4.76 MB)

  • Practical guidance

    Practical guidance on restoring your ancient woodland

    An introductory summary of training modules by the Woodland Trust for restoring ancient woodland.

    PDF  (582 KB)

  • Practical guidance

    Ancient woodland restoration survey and assessment

    Practical guidance on surveying and assessment when restoring ancient woodland, including why we need to assess remnant features, threats, prioritising action and monitoring.

    PDF  (3.24 MB)

  • Practical guidance

    Tree planting for free range poultry farms

    Incorporating trees into free range poultry farms can improve the welfare of birds and their performance. We give advice on planting design and maintenance.

    PDF  (650 KB)

  • Practical guidance

    Ancient woodland restoration – halting further decline

    Practical guidance on halting further decline when beginning ancient woodland restoration, including first aid techniques for the most critically threatened areas.

    PDF  (4.70 MB)

  • Policy paper

    Emergency Tree Plan for the UK

    How to increase tree cover and address the nature and climate emergency. We set out key recommendations for the UK's national and local governments.

    PDF  (9.63 MB)

  • Position statement

    Ancient woodland – the Woodland Trust's position

    Ancient woods are irreplaceable, yet they cover just 2% of the UK and are still disappearing. The Woodland Trust believes there should be no further loss.

    PDF  (193 KB)

  • Practical guidance

    Assessing ammonia impacts on ancient woodland

    A technical advice note on assessing the impact of new developments on nearby ancient woodland in terms of ammonia air pollution and nitrogen deposition.

    PDF  (2.08 MB)

  • Position statement

    Ancient woodland and translocation – the Trust's position

    The Woodland Trust reject suggestions that translocation of material from ancient woodland can mitigate loss, damage or destruction of this important habitat.

    PDF  (681 KB)

  • Case study

    Ancient woodland restoration for dormice

    Find out how the rare hazel dormouse is benefiting from our groundbreaking restoration techniques in ancient Fingle Woods in Devon.

    PDF  (1.51 MB)

  • Research report

    Impacts of nearby development on ancient woodland

    A review of the research and evidence available that demonstrates the impacts of nearby development on the ecology of ancient woodland.

    PDF  (640 KB)

  • Research report

    The current state of ancient woodland restoration

    A report drawing together evidence on the progress and challenges associated with restoring damaged ancient woodlands across the UK.

    PDF  (1.76 MB)

  • Case study

    Harvesting woodfuel from ancient woodland restoration

    A case study demonstrating how ancient woodland owners in Wales have funded restoration work through the Renewable Heat Incentive, using timber for woodfuel.

    PDF  (5.11 MB)

  • Research report

    Impacts of nearby development on ancient woodland - addendum

    A review of further work published since the release of the 2008 Woodland Trust report on the impacts of nearby development on the ecology of ancient woodland.

    PDF  (8.52 MB)

  • Practical guidance

    Ancient woodland restoration - maximising ecological integrity

    Practical guidance on accumulating more old growth characteristics, better space and dynamism, water and air quality, reintroductions and the integrity of wider landscapes.

    PDF  (8.97 MB)

  • Case study

    Tree planting for severe flooding on a lowland farm

    A study investigating the impact and cost of severe annual flooding on a lowland farm and the role of tree planting as a management technique.

    PDF  (718 KB)

  • Practical guidance

    Tree species handbook

    Our guide to choosing the best tree species when creating new woodland, with profiles of 50 tree and shrub species and 18 woodland communities.

    PDF  (13.70 MB)

  • Research briefing

    Tree leaves as supplementary feed for ruminant livestock

    We look at the value of different species of tree leaves as mineral supplements for livestock. Willow in particular is identified as a potentially valuable source of cobalt and zinc.

    PDF  (161 KB)

  • Policy paper

    Strong Roots: Growing British Tree Nurseries

    The Strong Roots project explored the key barriers to domestic tree production and identified solutions to increase the availability of homegrown trees, with evidence-based recommendations for improved governmental support for the sector.

    PDF  (5.05 MB)

  • Research report

    Scotland's tree equity action plan 2025-30

    We want to see a Scotland where every urban neighbourhood has full and fair access to the benefits of trees. Read our tree equity action plan to find out how we plan to make that happen.

    PDF  (8.65 MB)

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