Publications

Practical guidance

Woodland creation guide

The Woodland Trust’s approach to woodland creation for people and wildlife.

PDF (42.34 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise - creating tomorrow's woods

Read the autumn 2021 issue of Wood Wise, all about how to create healthy woods for the future.

PDF (2.83 MB)

Policy paper

Reducing rhododendron in Scotland's rainforest

Without action, invasive rhododendron will increasingly dominate Scotland's rainforest. We're asking for a Rainforest Action Fund to tackle the issue.

PDF (7.41 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 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

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)

Journal

Wood Wise - evidence for action

This issue of Wood Wise delves deeper into some of the issues highlighted in our landmark State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2021 report.

PDF (6.94 MB)

Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2021

This State of the UK’s Woods and Trees report is the first to present important facts and trends focusing predominantly on our native woods and trees.

PDF (27.62 MB)

Discussion paper

Manifesto for the Welsh Parliament elections

Our manifesto outlines how trees can play a vital role in addressing the nature and climate crisis. They can help us rebuild an economy that's resilient to climate change, good for our wellbeing and nature-rich - one that's fit for present, and future generations.

PDF (4.78 MB)

Discussion paper

Maniffesto ar gyfer Etholiadau Senedd Cymru 2021

Yn ein manifesto rydyn ni’n dangos sut gall coed ein helpu yr adeg yma i fynd i’r afael a’r argyfwng natur a hinsawdd ac adeiladu economi sy’n gydnerth o ran yr hinsawdd a chymdeithas lle mae natur yn gyforiog, un sy’n addas i genedlaethau’r presennol a’r dyfodol.

PDF (4.77 MB)