Publications
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Journal
Wood Wise – wood pasture restoration and creation
The winter 2012 issue of Wood Wise looks at wood pasture, an ancient and diverse habitat that supports a number of species, veteran trees and grazing animals.
PDF (4.25 MB)
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Research report
Evaluating the use and benefits of trees on dairy farms
A research report on how tree planting supports dairy farms and animal welfare through mitigating pollution runoff, protecting water and providing shelter.
PDF (1.19 MB)
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Case study
Timber products from ancient woodland restoration
A case study demonstrating how one woodland owner is making restoration pay its way – by using extracted timber for flooring in a factory renovation project.
PDF (732 KB)
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Case study
Restoring ancient woodland in mid Wales
A case study demonstrating the restoration of ancient woodland in Mid Wales, including the extraction of timber using horse logging techniques.
PDF (347 KB)
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Position statement
Tree provenance in a changing climate
The Woodland Trust’s approach to resilience in the face of climate change focuses on utilising seed sourced from appropriate local provenances which the evidence shows will be best adapted to local conditions into the future.
PDF (353 KB)
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Case study
Benefits of tree shelter for livestock farming
Livestock farmers explain the benefits of having trees in their sheep and beef farming systems, such as providing shelter, browsing and field boundaries.
PDF (150 KB)
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Research report
Unlocking the potential for trees and crofts in Scotland: Payment options for integrating trees into farming systems
Our suite of oven-ready payment options for tree planting on farms, endorsed by the National Farmers Union Scotland and the Scottish Crofting Federation, should make the Scottish Government's job of reforming our agricultural support system easier and fairer for farmers and the environment.
PDF (5.18 MB)
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Position statement
Tree health: biosecurity and plant imports
The Woodland Trust believes it is far more practical and cost-effective to prevent tree pest and diseases from entering the UK than to deal with an outbreak.
PDF (5.06 MB)
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Position statement
Hedges and hedgerows – the Woodland Trust's position
The Woodland Trust believes hedgerows should be protected, especially those with ancient features, and that more should be created to connect our landscape.
PDF (333 KB)
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Practical guidance
Site Assessment Handbook
This handbook will help you gather information on your site to help you create your own woodland. It guides you through four assessment stages and offers advice on growing the right trees in the right place.
PDF (4.65 MB)