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Protecting trees and woods
We need action on nature commitments ahead of the next general election
To stand a chance of restoring nature by 2030, we need action from political leaders. Nature recovery must be at the heart of the next general election campaign.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Little Wood
Merseyside
7.72 ha (19.08 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
Support our call to protect living legends
Ancient trees need our help. We must do more to save these priceless habitats and all the wildlife, history and carbon capture that comes with them. Please help give them a future.
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Journal
Report and accounts 2022–2023
Produced annually, our report and accounts summarises our achievements, fundraising activity and expenditure between 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023. It also outlines our governance, reports back on our environmental impact, and lays out our ambitions for the coming months.
PDF (4.77 MB)
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Protecting trees and woods
Election candidates need to make clear plans for woods and trees
Successful candidates in England’s 2024 local and mayoral elections need to recognise the value of trees and woods where you live.
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Privately owned Wood
Mosside Owner 2
North Ayrshire
26.16 ha (64.64 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
Kent quarry extension is one of the biggest threats of the 21st century
Having destroyed 32ha of ancient wood in 2013, new quarry plans threaten at least another 50ha.
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Eagley Brook 2
Greater Manchester
2.38 ha (5.88 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Kintail Estate 2
Highland
29.68 ha (73.34 acres)
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Manchester City Council Wood
Blackley Forest Nature Reserve
Greater Manchester
27.23 ha (67.29 acres)
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Borough of Poole Wood
Delph Wood
Dorset
31.10 ha (76.85 acres)
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Support us
2023's winning projects
Discover the winning projects that are impacting woods and trees through our very first Igniting Innovation challenge.
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Journal
Wood Wise – beguiling beetles
The summer 2017 issue of Wood Wise celebrates the UK’s tree-associated beetles, looking at their ecological requirements and their relationship with tree diseases.
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Journal
Report and Accounts 2021-2022
Produced annually, our report and accounts summarises our achievements, fundraising activity, and expenditure between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022. It also outlines our governance, reports back on our environmental impact, and lays out our ambitions for the coming months.
PDF (4.76 MB)
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RSPB Wood
Arne
Dorset
32.73 ha (80.88 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Daviot Wood - 2
Highland
137.74 ha (340.36 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Craggie Farm Amg
Highland
6.04 ha (14.92 acres)
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Cheshire West and Chester Council Wood
Unknown
Cheshire
2.81 ha (6.94 acres)
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Somerset Wildlife Trust Wood
Long Wood
Somerset
19.28 ha (47.64 acres)
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Swindon Borough Council Wood
Shaw Forest Park, Phase 2
Wiltshire
3.89 ha (9.61 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Gordano Valley
Somerset
26.06 ha (64.39 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Daltra Farm
Highland
68.18 ha (168.47 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Stafford Castle
Staffordshire
5.35 ha (13.22 acres)
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Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Church Plantation
South Yorkshire
2.61 ha (6.45 acres)
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Press centre
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland plants 250,000 trees at Woodburn Reservoir
The Woodland Trust has been working in partnership with Northern Ireland Water on a regreening programme since 2020. During that time, the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity has planted around 476,000 native trees on Northern Ireland Water’s land.
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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.
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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)
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Sheffield City Council Wood
Rivelin Glen 2
South Yorkshire
2.74 ha (6.77 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Eshber Wood
North Yorkshire
5.48 ha (13.54 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Balmacara Estate 2 - Wig
Highland
235.38 ha (581.62 acres)
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Press centre
New woodland statistics cast doubt on Government’s ability to halt nature’s decline by 2030
The Woodland Trust responds to new woodland statistics published today by the Forestry Commission.
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2024's winning projects
Discover six exciting projects that are helping to protect woods, trees and wildlife as part of our latest Igniting Innovation conservation challenge.
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St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Eddleston Fields 2
Merseyside
0.72 ha (1.78 acres)
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Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Walsall Mbc - Education Services 2000
West Midlands
1.64 ha (4.05 acres)
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Stoke On Trent City Council Wood
Glebedale Park
Staffordshire
2.81 ha (6.94 acres)
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Dudley MBC woodlands
West Midlands
3.29 ha (8.13 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient woodland
Home to myth and legend, where folk tales began. It fuelled our ancestors and still houses thousands of species. Ancient woodland has grown and adapted with native wildlife, yet what remains only covers 2.5% of the UK.
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Midlothian Council Wood
Gore Glen
Midlothian
22.95 ha (56.71 acres)
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Avon Wildlife Trust Wood
Lower Woods
Gloucestershire
322.61 ha (797.17 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Coalburn Phase 1 + 2
South Lanarkshire
2.34 ha (5.78 acres)
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Discussion paper
Manifesto for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
Woods and trees offer solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing our society. Good stewardship of the nation’s native woodlands will reap huge rewards. But the needs of our woods and trees must be in the minds of the next Government.
PDF (3.55 MB)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Knowsley Expressway Woodlands
Merseyside
20.04 ha (49.52 acres)
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Bristol City Council Wood
Oldbury Court Estate
Bristol
23.33 ha (57.65 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Castle Heather - Cws 2
Highland
2.97 ha (7.34 acres)
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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)
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Protecting trees and woods
Newly elected MPs must champion woods and trees
Successful candidates in the 2024 General Election should recognise the value of trees and woods where you live.
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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.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Muntjac deer
Small and secretive. Muntjac are an attractive, but potentially damaging, addition to our woodlands, having been introduced in the 20th century.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Planning & Leisure 2000
West Midlands
4.40 ha (10.87 acres)
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Press centre
"LincWoods" project to plant 200,000 trees across Lincolnshire in next two years
Lincolnshire County Council and the Woodland Trust have united for a major planting initiative to boost tree cover across the region.
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Video
Celebrating 20 years of 'Woods on Your Doorstep'
20 years of "Woods on Your Doorstep". Creating woodlands within walking distance of cities, towns, and villages across Northern Ireland. Find out how these natural spaces have benefitted the community.
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Shropshire Council Wood
Meole Brace
Shropshire
2.86 ha (7.07 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Hillhead Of Auchreddie 2
Aberdeenshire
11.38 ha (28.12 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Netherhouses Challenge 2000
West Lothian
50.81 ha (125.55 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Ek Woodlands
South Lanarkshire
6.90 ha (17.05 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Spring Wood
West Yorkshire
8.99 ha (22.21 acres)
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Video
Restoring Coed y Galchog: a 25 year plan
Ray Turner, owner of Coed y Galchog near Ruthin, explains how the Woodland Trust is helping with his 25 year plan to restore the wood for future generations to enjoy.
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust Wood
Tony's Patch
Northumberland
2.16 ha (5.34 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Janet's Foss
North Yorkshire
2.26 ha (5.58 acres)
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London Borough of Greenwich Wood
Dot Hill Community Woodland
Greater London
2.38 ha (5.88 acres)
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Plantation Wood Ellesmere Wood
The Plantation
Shropshire
2.73 ha (6.75 acres)
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Halton Borough Council Wood
Moore 8
Cheshire
0.80 ha (1.98 acres)
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Stoke On Trent City Council Wood
Petersfields
Staffordshire
7.38 ha (18.24 acres)
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Carlisle City Council Wood
Kingmoor Sidings Nature Reserve
Cumbria
9.11 ha (22.51 acres)
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Bradford Metropolitan Council Wood
Judy Woods
West Yorkshire
61.73 ha (152.53 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
South Alt Greenway
Merseyside
0.69 ha (1.70 acres)
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Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Recreation Ground at Leatherbarrow Lane
Merseyside
1.47 ha (3.63 acres)
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Scottish Natural Heritage Wood
Cragbank Woods Nature Reserve
Scottish Borders
33.37 ha (82.46 acres)
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Fife Council Wood
Magus Muir
Fife
12.39 ha (30.62 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Braithwaite Wood
North Yorkshire
2.43 ha (6.00 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Wairdlaw Farm Phase 2
West Lothian
8.22 ha (20.31 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Dunnydeer
Aberdeenshire
22.86 ha (56.49 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Tollohill Wood
Aberdeenshire
25.27 ha (62.44 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Couston Wood 2
Fife
3.80 ha (9.39 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Blacktongue 2
North Lanarkshire
4.46 ha (11.02 acres)
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Cheshire West and Chester Council Wood
Well Wood
Cheshire
4.45 ha (11.00 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Manifold Valley
Staffordshire
11.33 ha (28.00 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Frith Wood
Herefordshire
74.83 ha (184.90 acres)
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Blog
7 half-term ideas for families
Enjoy wildlife spotting, tree ID and nature crafts on a half-term hike in the woods.
Danielle Wesley • 02 Feb 2023
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Press centre
£2 million raised to help charity buy Devonshire site
The Woodland Trust has successfully secured funds to buy and transform a wooded wildlife haven in Devon.
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Video
How we're returning red squirrels to the Scottish Highlands
In October 2019 we partnered with conservation charity Trees for Life and together relocated red squirrels from populations in Moray and Inverness to this Ledmore & Migdale woods.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust acquires new land connected to Mourne Park
The Trust has been able to extend Mourne Park, a special site for restoration and conservation in Northern Ireland, with 32 hectares of neighbouring land.
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Blog
Nature scavenger hunts for kids
Discover ideas for nature-based scavenger hunts and add some fun to your family walks in the woods.
Danielle Wesley • 17 Jan 2020
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Blog
First signs of spring in nature
Spring is a glorious time in nature with new leaves, bright blooms and thriving wildlife. But when does spring really start and what are the key signs to look for?
Charlie Mellor • 19 Feb 2021
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Syders Grove
Merseyside
4.64 ha (11.47 acres)
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Worcestershire County Council Wood
Bishops Wood
Worcestershire
21.91 ha (54.14 acres)
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Shropshire Council Wood
Mousecroft
Shropshire
3.91 ha (9.66 acres)
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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Golborne Woodland
Greater Manchester
20.85 ha (51.52 acres)
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Bristol City Council Wood
Snuff Mills Estate
Bristol
6.19 ha (15.30 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Stonehenge Down
Wiltshire
26.84 ha (66.32 acres)
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Community Forests Northwest Wood
Griffin Wood
Merseyside
10.06 ha (24.86 acres)
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Nottingham City Council Wood
Holme Pit and Clifton Wood & Rough Wood LNR
Nottinghamshire
13.20 ha (32.62 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Macclesfield Riverside Park
Cheshire
1.01 ha (2.50 acres)
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Waveney District Council Wood
Halesworth Folly
Suffolk
2.28 ha (5.63 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Thornton Hall Farm Phase 2
Lancashire
0.84 ha (2.08 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Drummond Woods
Highland
3.26 ha (8.06 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Bayston Hill Community Woodlands
Shropshire
1.60 ha (3.95 acres)
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Blog
Eco-friendly ways to recycle Christmas waste
Enjoy the festivities while limiting your environmental impact with our tips on how to responsibly dispose of Christmas cards, trees, wrapping and food.
Charlie Mellor • 24 Dec 2020
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Press centre
Young people celebrate creating a forest in three years
In 2019, the Woodland Trust led young people and the local community on a mission to plant 250,000 trees and transform a Derbyshire site into the nation’s first Young People’s Forest.
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Privately owned Wood
Dunnet Forest Recreation
Highland
104.63 ha (258.54 acres)
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Journal
Wood Wise – birds in focus
The autumn 2014 issue of Wood Wise focuses on woodland birds, the threats they face and how habitat creation can boost declining populations.
PDF (5.67 MB)
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Blog
Otters in our woods - where to find them
Did you know the clean rivers and shrubby banks of some of our woods are ideal habitat for otters? Follow our top tips for otter-spotting and find a waterside woodland near you.
Charlie Mellor • 02 Feb 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Views Wood
Uckfield
24.72 ha (61.08 acres)
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Medlock Vale
Greater Manchester
2.47 ha (6.10 acres)
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Halton Borough Council Wood
Wigg Island Nature Reserve
Cheshire
2.33 ha (5.76 acres)
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Oysters Coppice
Wiltshire
5.58 ha (13.79 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Crickley Hill
Gloucestershire
12.93 ha (31.95 acres)
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London Borough of Enfield Wood
Forty Hall
Greater London
25.89 ha (63.97 acres)
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St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Clay Pit Colliery
Merseyside
1.76 ha (4.35 acres)
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Carlisle City Council Wood
Hadrians Wood
Cumbria
1.81 ha (4.47 acres)
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Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Wood
The Waste, Buxton Road
Staffordshire
2.67 ha (6.60 acres)
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Worcestershire County Council Wood
Ankerdine Common
Worcestershire
6.57 ha (16.23 acres)
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Mid Sussex District Council Wood
Ashplats Wood
West Sussex
24.18 ha (59.75 acres)
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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Bailiff Bridge Recreation Ground
West Yorkshire
2.41 ha (5.96 acres)
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Press centre
Celebrations Beckon For Wrexham’s 'Party Tree' Crowned Tree of the Year 2023
Wrexham doubles down on city success as a 480-year-old sweet chestnut in Acton Park is crowned Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust competition.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Moths
While they may not be seen as quite as attractive as butterflies, moths have a beauty all of their own. A whole host of moth species live in woodland, using their camouflage skills to blend in with tree bark, leaves and other woodland features. There are over 2,500 species of moth in the UK.
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Press centre
How can we fund new woodland against a backdrop of cuts?
A 41% cut to anything is a big deal. But when it amounts to £32,000,000, it’s a massive deal. That’s the scale of the cut that the 2024-25 Scottish Budget imposes on woodland grants.
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Video
'Woods on Your Doorstep' community project plants a quarter of a million trees
20 years of "Woods on Your Doorstep". Creating woodlands within walking distance of cities, towns, and villages across Northern Ireland. Find out how these natural spaces have benefitted the community.
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Journal
Wood Wise – beyond the woods
The spring 2017 issue of Wood Wise explores the importance of trees outside woods for people, wildlife and the environment, as well as the threats they face.
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Journal
Wood Wise – EU-exit impacts
The summer 2018 issue of Wood Wise looks at key areas of UK environmental legislation and protection that will be affected by leaving the EU.
PDF (6.56 MB)
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust Wood
Whitbarrow - Howe Ridding National Nature Reserve
Cumbria
27.51 ha (67.98 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Ten Acre Pits
Merseyside
1.40 ha (3.46 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Shaw Forest Park - Phase 2 - Area 4
Wiltshire
5.16 ha (12.75 acres)
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Cheshire East Council Wood
Brereton Heath Country Park
Cheshire
20.37 ha (50.33 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Speke Hall - Stockton's Wood
Merseyside
9.84 ha (24.31 acres)
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Dundee City Council Wood
Dighty Valley Pitkerro Woodland
Dundee
4.58 ha (11.32 acres)
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Calder Park Woodlands
Lancashire
2.49 ha (6.15 acres)
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Suffolk Coastal District Council Wood
Sutton Heath
Suffolk
28.44 ha (70.28 acres)
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Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Villiers Street Open Space
West Midlands
0.27 ha (0.67 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Wigmore Rolls
Herefordshire
299.09 ha (739.05 acres)
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privately owned (open to the public) Wood
Hockering Wood
Norfolk
91.68 ha (226.54 acres)
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Tarvin Community Woodland Trust Wood
Tarvin Community Woodland
Cheshire
6.50 ha (16.06 acres)
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Staffordshire County Council Wood
Hanchurch Hills Picnic Area
Staffordshire
6.84 ha (16.90 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Fox Holes Dene
County Durham
2.08 ha (5.14 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Clint East Wood
Merseyside
1.45 ha (3.58 acres)
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Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Conisbrough Millpiece Woodland
South Yorkshire
2.88 ha (7.12 acres)
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Salford Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Peel Green Cemetery
Greater Manchester
0.67 ha (1.66 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Balcarres
Fife
243.20 ha (600.95 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
Aberdeenshire
1.52 ha (3.76 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Golden Wood
Suffolk
3.76 ha (9.29 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Home Wood
Hertfordshire
14.46 ha (35.73 acres)
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Blog
10 camping activities for kids who love wildlife
Discover 10 wildlife-themed activities for kids and families to enjoy on a camping trip.
Danielle Wesley • 02 Aug 2023
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pipe Hall Farm ext 2
Lichfield
13.14 ha (32.47 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Fairchilds
Merseyside
20.97 ha (51.82 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Court Farm Woods
Merseyside
2.22 ha (5.49 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Kingswood Woodland Park Phase 2
Staffordshire
7.99 ha (19.74 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Cliburn Moss NNR
Cumbria
23.21 ha (57.35 acres)
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Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Stoneyfield
Greater Manchester
2.91 ha (7.19 acres)
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Breezehill
Greater Manchester
5.52 ha (13.64 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Cookbury Moor Plantation
Devon
27.24 ha (67.31 acres)
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Ridge Avenue
Lancashire
3.03 ha (7.49 acres)
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Manchester City Council Wood
Wythenshaw Park
Greater Manchester
25.27 ha (62.44 acres)
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Warrington Borough Council Wood
Risley Moss
Cheshire
45.26 ha (111.84 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Ringmoor & Turnworth Down
Dorset
21.43 ha (52.95 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Langlee Mains
Scottish Borders
2.20 ha (5.44 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Colonsay House 2
Argyll and Bute
15.88 ha (39.24 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Croft N0 2 Culnakirk
Highland
55.88 ha (138.08 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Corfe Common
Dorset
1.31 ha (3.24 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Manor Farm
Somerset
7.13 ha (17.62 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Fingle Woods
Nr Dunsford Devon
265.24 ha (655.41 acres)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust buys ancient woodland in Kingdom of Mourne
The Trust has taken ownership of 156 hectares of Northern Ireland's Mourne Park estate with ambitions to restore ancient woodland and open it to the public.
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Press centre
Gwledd o greadigrwydd ymysg naturiaethwyr ifanc brwd yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2024 ym Maldwyn
Mae Coed Cadw, sef The Woodland Trust yng Nghymru, wedi cyhoeddi enillwyr eu cystadleuaeth Cyfnod Allweddol 2, ‘Bod yn Greadigol ym Myd Natur’, a gynhaliwyd ar y cyd â’r Urdd.
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Press centre
Peatland struggles to recover six years on from devastating wildfires
A new survey on a fire-ravaged site has shed light on the struggle for natural environments to recover from catastrophic events.
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Practical guidance
The role of trees in sheep farming
Planting trees for shelter can boost production and improve animal health and welfare. This guide provides practical guidance on integrating trees on sheep farms.
PDF (15.85 MB)
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Natural England Wood
Dendles Wood NNR
Devon
28.37 ha (70.10 acres)
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Waste Recycling Group Limited Wood
Moore Nature Reserve
Cheshire
23.39 ha (57.80 acres)
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Glodwick Lows
Greater Manchester
2.95 ha (7.29 acres)
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Shropshire Council Wood
Penley Wood
Shropshire
2.82 ha (6.97 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
New Hutte Woods
Merseyside
4.21 ha (10.40 acres)
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Carlisle City Council Wood
Cummersdale Holmes Woodland
Cumbria
26.61 ha (65.75 acres)
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Lancashire County Council Wood
Beacon Fell Country Park
Lancashire
77.66 ha (191.90 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Meakin's Pits
Merseyside
1.43 ha (3.53 acres)
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The National Forest Wood
Yoxall Meadow Woods
Staffordshire
26.33 ha (65.06 acres)
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Lancashire County Council Wood
Former Cinderbarrow Quarry
Lancashire
2.05 ha (5.07 acres)
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Shropshire Council Wood
Onny Meadows
Shropshire
2.76 ha (6.82 acres)
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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Orrell Woodland
Greater Manchester
3.23 ha (7.98 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Watersmeet
Devon
201.80 ha (498.65 acres)
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Angus Council Wood
Angus Millennium Forest - Pitskelly and Braefoot Woods
Angus
7.25 ha (17.91 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Aps 29 - Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
2.18 ha (5.39 acres)
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Cheshire West and Chester Council Wood
Unknown
Cheshire
4.89 ha (12.08 acres)
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Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Shaw Wood
South Yorkshire
28.18 ha (69.63 acres)
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Essex Wildlife Trust Wood
West Wood
Essex
23.31 ha (57.60 acres)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust plans Captain Tom's Memorial Woodland
Holme House Wood, Keighley will be renamed and redesigned in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
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Journal
Wood Wise - woods in waiting
Read the autumn 2020 issue of Wood Wise, our tree and woodland conservation magazine, which discusses the importance of natural regeneration for expanding tree and woodland cover in the UK.
PDF (5.28 MB)
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About us
Glen Finglas: a 25 year transformation
As we celebrate a milestone for this magical site in the heart of Scotland, we take a look back at everything we’ve achieved – and how it reflects our wider work and values.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Pinfold Wood
Merseyside
1.00 ha (2.47 acres)
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Sholver Wood
Greater Manchester
2.09 ha (5.16 acres)
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Halton Borough Council Wood
Hale Road Woods
Cheshire
2.07 ha (5.11 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Magna Carta Island
Berkshire
2.28 ha (5.63 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Malham Tarn & Moor - Tarn Moss
North Yorkshire
2.33 ha (5.76 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Wenlock Edge - Coats Wood
Shropshire
20.83 ha (51.47 acres)
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Somerset County Council Wood
Millenium Woodland
Somerset
2.01 ha (4.97 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Eildon - Xwgs App
Scottish Borders
2.71 ha (6.70 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Bellsdyke Hospital Ph 2
Falkirk
6.88 ha (17.00 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Mutton Hall Farm
Suffolk
2.19 ha (5.41 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Park Farm
Oxfordshire
4.57 ha (11.29 acres)
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Central Bedfordshire Council Wood
Kings Wood
Bedfordshire
27.55 ha (68.08 acres)
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Leicestershire County Council Wood
Hall Farm
Leicestershire
2.47 ha (6.10 acres)
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Case study
Improving woodland management in the South Downs
A case study demonstrating the benefits of active forest management, including boosting the local economy and providing an educational resource for communities.
PDF (384 KB)
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Press centre
Conservation cows get new winter home at Loch Venachar
Woodland Trust Scotland has extended its Glen Finglas estate in the Trossachs. The land will be a new winter home for the cattle whose grazing helps conserve the rare habitats.
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Blog
11 autumn leaf crafts - simple ideas and activities for kids
Get creative with the kids this autumn. Make your own leaf animal pictures, leaf rubbings, leaf prints and superhero leaf masks.
Danielle Wesley • 09 Oct 2020
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park - Binn Hill
Perth and Kinross
20.35 ha (50.28 acres)
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Journal
Wood Wise – life in deadwood
The autumn 2019 issue of Wood Wise dispels any myths about deadwood and raises awareness of its importance to people and wildlife.
PDF (4.01 MB)
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Research report
The economic benefits of woodland
A report setting out the case for the economic benefits of woodland, from flood mitigation to health and wellbeing, thought to be worth over £270 billion.
PDF (2.48 MB)
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Herefordshire Nature Trust Wood
Baynton Wood
Herefordshire
2.36 ha (5.83 acres)
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Three Rivers District Council Wood
Tanners Wood
Hertfordshire
2.36 ha (5.83 acres)
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Fleet Town Council Wood
Oakley Park
Hampshire
2.99 ha (7.39 acres)
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Kent Wildlife Trust Wood
Cromers Wood
Kent
27.48 ha (67.90 acres)
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Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Fly Ash Tip
Greater Manchester
2.04 ha (5.04 acres)
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St Albans City & District Council Wood
St Julians Wood
Hertfordshire
2.56 ha (6.33 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Langstrothdale - Bouther Gill
North Yorkshire
4.58 ha (11.32 acres)
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The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wood
Warton Crag
Lancashire
34.53 ha (85.32 acres)
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Press centre
Giant boost for nature in Yorkshire Dales as charity plans huge native woodland
One of the boldest projects in the English uplands is about to start with the first trees to go in the ground at Snaizeholme in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Butterflies
Woodland butterflies are some of the most thrilling and colourful woodland animals. But with a 55% decrease between 1999 and 2015, protecting and increasing their woodland habitats is more important than ever.
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Blog
Early spring flowers quiz: 12 flowering plants and shrubs
Want to identify blooms spotted on a refreshing woodland walk or bring some early colour to your garden? Take our quiz to discover some of the most common early flowerers.
Charlie Mellor • 11 Feb 2021
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Blog
How to build a den: outdoor activity for kids
Get the whole family outdoors with our simple den-building guide. Plus, discover how to build a mini den or make an indoor den on rainy days.
Danielle Wesley • 22 Oct 2019
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Support us
Woodland Trust youth council
Meet the Woodland Trust youth council: a dedicated team of brilliant young volunteers aged 16-25 who are helping shape the future of woods and trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Den Wood
Oldmeldrum
18.83 ha (46.53 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
King George V Playing Fields, Huyton
Merseyside
1.97 ha (4.87 acres)
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Plymouth City Council Wood
Woodland Wood
Devon
27.13 ha (67.04 acres)
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Stoke On Trent City Council Wood
Park Hall Country Park
Staffordshire
22.77 ha (56.26 acres)
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Bankfield Clough
Greater Manchester
10.54 ha (26.04 acres)
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National Trust for Scotland Wood
Kellie Castle & Garden
Fife
1.51 ha (3.73 acres)
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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Blundell's Wood
Greater Manchester
2.06 ha (5.09 acres)
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Isle of Wight Council Wood
Dickson's Copse
Isle of Wight
4.79 ha (11.84 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Arlington Court Estate
Devon
112.19 ha (277.22 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Rostherne Mere
Cheshire
27.14 ha (67.06 acres)
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Natural England Wood
Greenlee Lough
Northumberland
3.92 ha (9.69 acres)
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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Abram Woodland
Greater Manchester
15.07 ha (37.24 acres)
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Alfred McAlpine Wood
The Oaks Business Park
Cheshire
2.22 ha (5.49 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Dawsholm Woodlands Phase 2
Glasgow
34.92 ha (86.29 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Scaniport Estate
Highland
643.71 ha (1590.61 acres)
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Isle of Anglesey County Council Wood
The Dingle
Ynys Mon - Isle of Anglesey
18.82 ha (46.50 acres)
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Press centre
New project to restore important Welsh rivers
The Woodland Trust in Wales (Coed Cadw) has teamed up with Natural Resources Wales to improve the condition of four important rivers in South Wales.
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Support us
Support our Urban Woodland Appeal
Urban woods are the green lungs at the heart of communities, essential for the health of people and wildlife. Help give them a future.
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Press centre
Biggest ever crop of hawthorn berries brings good news for wildlife
A bumper hawthorn berry crop this autumn – the biggest since records began 20 years ago – is bringing a big boost for wildlife.
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Trees woods and wildlife
St Mark’s fly
A long-legged fly you can tell the time by – well, the time of year. St Mark’s flies emerge en-masse around 25 April each year.
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Press centre
Young nature enthusiasts let creativity shine at Maldwyn 2024 Urdd Eisteddfod
Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, has announced the winners of its ‘Getting Creative With Nature’ Key Stage 2 competition, held in collaboration with the Urdd.
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Blog
Top 10 nature gifts for kids
Nurture a love of nature from an early age with our specially selected range of gifts. From tots to teens, messy to mindful, indoors or out, our green gift guide has something for all the kids on your list.
Charlie Mellor • 26 Oct 2023
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Research report
The Pontbren Project – farmer-led uplands land management
The Pontbren Project, led by farmers in Mid Wales, uses woodland management and tree planting to improve efficiency in upland livestock farming.
PDF (1.67 MB)
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Journal
Wood Wise – fabulous fungi
The autumn 2015 issue of Wood Wise explores the fascinating world of fungi, their essential role in woodland and their complex relationship with trees.
PDF (1.58 MB)
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Blog
Best woods near 10 UK cities
Here's our pick of great woods in and around the UK's busiest cities for sanctuary seekers, wildlife watchers, fitness fans and history hounds alike.
Charlie Mellor • 04 Nov 2021
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Cotwall End Local Nature Reserve
West Midlands
29.07 ha (71.83 acres)
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St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Southport Street Open Space
Merseyside
2.66 ha (6.57 acres)
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Surrey Heath Borough Council Wood
Frimley Lodge Park
Surrey
2.36 ha (5.83 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Rabbit Wood
Merseyside
2.78 ha (6.87 acres)
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George Worth Wood
Main Wood
Cheshire
2.52 ha (6.23 acres)
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Sycamore Avenue
Lancashire
2.62 ha (6.47 acres)
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Hobs Moat
West Midlands
2.43 ha (6.00 acres)
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Warrington Borough Council Wood
English Martyrs Playing Field
Cheshire
2.05 ha (5.07 acres)
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust Wood
Hale Moss
Cumbria
2.53 ha (6.25 acres)
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The City of Edinburgh Council Wood
Silverknowes
Edinburgh
2.45 ha (6.05 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Crook Hill
Dorset
2.18 ha (5.39 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Eilean Darach 2
Highland
85.08 ha (210.23 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Fettercairn Estate
Aberdeenshire
2.72 ha (6.72 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Longniddry Dean
East Lothian
2.81 ha (6.94 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Tongue Estate Woodlands 2
Highland
42.78 ha (105.71 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Kinblethmont
Angus
2.50 ha (6.18 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Fassfern Estate - Am 2001
Highland
354.40 ha (875.72 acres)
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Jubilee Wood
Greater Manchester
1.32 ha (3.26 acres)
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Gravesham Borough Council Wood
The Warren
Kent
1.50 ha (3.71 acres)
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Press centre
Claim free trees to help Woodland Trust fight climate change and reach five-million milestone
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and communities to join the fight against climate change and nature loss – and reach a remarkable five million free trees planted since 2020 – by taking advantage of its latest tree-pack giveaway.
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Press centre
Canny cows tune in to “moosical” beats to protect an ancient hill fort from invaders
A clever herd of cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye Valley.
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Haden Hill Park
West Midlands
5.61 ha (13.86 acres)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust Scotland Buys Highland Estate
Woodland Trust Scotland has completed the purchase of the 4,500-acre Couldoran Estate in Wester Ross, a site it plans to transform for the benefit of people and wildlife.
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Journal
Wood Wise – invasive species management in woodland habitats
The spring 2013 issue of Wood Wise focuses on invasive species and the threat they pose to the health of our woods, the economy and human health.
PDF (3.64 MB)
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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)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Church Road Wood
Merseyside
2.06 ha (5.09 acres)
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Salford Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Brindle Heath
Greater Manchester
22.05 ha (54.49 acres)
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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Wood
Siccaridge Wood
Gloucestershire
27.38 ha (67.66 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Clent Hills - Walton Hill
Worcestershire
8.19 ha (20.24 acres)
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Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Poplar Avenue Open Space
West Midlands
2.54 ha (6.28 acres)
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West Lancashire District Council Wood
Beacon Country Park
Lancashire
25.24 ha (62.37 acres)
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Pendle Borough Council Wood
Alkincoats
Lancashire
7.75 ha (19.15 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Shute Shelve Hill
Somerset
12.27 ha (30.32 acres)
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Bristol City Council Wood
Okebourne Road
Bristol
2.62 ha (6.47 acres)
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Stoke On Trent City Council Wood
Sneyd Hill Park
Staffordshire
3.26 ha (8.06 acres)
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Manchester City Council Wood
Mersey Valley Planting Scheme
Greater Manchester
3.26 ha (8.06 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Fell Foot Park
Cumbria
2.45 ha (6.05 acres)
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South Ribble Borough Council Wood
River Lostock Community Woodland
Lancashire
20.37 ha (50.33 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Broom Wood
Sir Benfro - Pembrokeshire
26.53 ha (65.56 acres)
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust Wood
Wreay Woods
Cumbria
20.20 ha (49.91 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Aira Force & Glencoyne
Cumbria
205.76 ha (508.43 acres)
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Quarry Wood
Shropshire
3.09 ha (7.64 acres)
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Support us
Donate your Nectar points
Fight climate change with 5,000 points to lock up around a tonne of carbon, or help grow the woods of the future with 2,000 to plant a tree.
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Press centre
Biggest ever tree planting year for fast-expanding Northern Forest
More than 1.9 million trees – enough to fill over 1,200 football pitches – were planted across the Northern Forest in the last year.
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Blog
Winter berries: what are they and where to find them
Winter berries are a vital food source for wildlife and can be foraged to make delicious seasonal treats too. Here are our tips on when and where to find them.
Charlie Mellor • 29 Nov 2018
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Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Heywood Township Woodlands
Greater Manchester
25.09 ha (62.00 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Charlotte's Pagsy
Merseyside
1.39 ha (3.43 acres)
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Fife Council Wood
Craigtoun Country Park
Fife
41.29 ha (102.03 acres)
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Cheshire West and Chester Council Wood
Duke's Drive
Cheshire
21.41 ha (52.90 acres)
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Messrs Philip Starkey & Sons Wood
Springfield
Cheshire
2.92 ha (7.22 acres)
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Clackmannanshire Council Wood
Cowpark Wood
Clackmannanshire
20.21 ha (49.94 acres)
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Fife Council Wood
Dunnikier
Fife
23.23 ha (57.40 acres)
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Telford and Wrekin Council Wood
Madeley Court Woods
Shropshire
22.21 ha (54.88 acres)
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Eaton Wood
Nottinghamshire
24.30 ha (60.05 acres)
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The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wood
Aughton Woods
Lancashire
23.10 ha (57.08 acres)
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Blog
13 Halloween nature crafts and activities for kids
Get set for spooky season with leaf ghosts, conker pumpkins, twig wands and a thrilling Halloween scavenger hunt!
Danielle Wesley • 04 Oct 2023
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Blog
10 eco-friendly New Year's resolutions
Whether you’re making a small commitment or a big change, here are 10 ways to do your bit for nature in 2022 with an eco-friendly New Year's resolution.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Dec 2021
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Trees woods and wildlife
European Tree of The Year
The UK Tree of the Year, Wrexham's sweet chestnut, placed 10th in 2024's European Tree of the Year competition.
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About us
Tree guards: research into plastic-free alternatives
Our bold pledge to stop using new single-use plastic tree guards on our land in 2021 put us at the forefront of the movement to eradicate plastic from planting schemes UK-wide. We’re funding research to find viable alternatives and are now moving towards sustainable tree protection in other areas.
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Protecting trees and woods
Government’s nature recovery plans in England fall short
Government plans to halt nature’s decline in England by 2030 don't go far enough. We need more meaningful action to save our wildlife and environment.
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Blog
Top 10 green gifts for gardeners
Looking for eco-friendly inspiration for your favourite gardening guru or want to encourage a beginner? From windowsill pots to established veg plots, our green gift guide has got you covered.
Charlie Mellor • 26 Sep 2023
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wood pasture and parkland
Home of history and ancient trees, there’s more than meets the eye to wood pasture and parkland. These sites are often mixtures of habitats, with scrub and denser woodland groves, to more open grassland or heathland with scattered trees.
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Blog
First signs of autumn
Discover when autumn starts and the signs of the season – look for leaves changing colour, autumn fruits and seeds, migrating birds, ivy flowering and incredible fungi.
Danielle Wesley • 31 Aug 2019
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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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Blog
7 blossom crafts and activities for kids
Discover fun blossom crafts and activities to enjoy with your children this spring.
Danielle Wesley • 11 Mar 2022
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Protecting trees and woods
Saved: ancient woods in South Wales
Irreplaceable ancient woods near Cardiff are safe from a new link road between the A48 and the M4 motorway.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Haddon Wood
Alhampton Shepton Mallet
11.38 ha (28.12 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Shell Brook Wood
Overton on Dee
2.40 ha (5.93 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whittle Spinney
Chorley
2.42 ha (5.98 acres)
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Salford Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Worsley Woods
Greater Manchester
34.80 ha (85.99 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Felbrigg Estate - Great Wood
Norfolk
60.72 ha (150.04 acres)
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Small Wood
West Midlands
0.29 ha (0.72 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
The Long Mynd
Shropshire
225.67 ha (557.63 acres)
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Avon Wildlife Trust Wood
Weston Big Wood
Somerset
44.54 ha (110.06 acres)
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East Dunbartonshire Council Wood
Boghead, Lenzie
East Dunbartonshire
2.09 ha (5.16 acres)
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Southampton City Council Wood
Nursling Plantation
Hampshire
2.46 ha (6.08 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Bickerton Hill
Cheshire
77.75 ha (192.12 acres)
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Hope Valley
Shropshire
17.39 ha (42.97 acres)
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East Renfrewshire Council Wood
Pollick Glen
East Renfrewshire
2.88 ha (7.12 acres)
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Warrington Borough Council Wood
Gorse Covert
Cheshire
2.23 ha (5.51 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Millbrook Park Millennium Green
Merseyside
4.97 ha (12.28 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Clifton Moss
Greater Manchester
20.25 ha (50.04 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Gawthorpe Hall
Lancashire
8.46 ha (20.90 acres)
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London Borough of Bromley Wood
Newstead Wood, Darrick Wood and Common
Greater London
24.08 ha (59.50 acres)
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Queens Park Road
Lancashire
12.50 ha (30.89 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Dumbrees Wood
Merseyside
0.25 ha (0.62 acres)
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Manchester City Council Wood
Broadhurst Park
Greater Manchester
2.86 ha (7.07 acres)
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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Watergate Forest Park
Tyne & Wear
23.59 ha (58.29 acres)