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Press centre
Tree planting progress ‘near glacial' as Government releases new figures
Government tree planting figures published today show that targets to create new woodland in England have been missed again.
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Tree planting advice
Thinking of planting trees, but need some help? Explore advice on choosing the right tree species, location, how to plant and aftercare.
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Press centre
Official planting figures show urgent need for more actionRead our response to the latest National Statistics on woodland released on 17 June 2021.
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Privately owned Wood
Fraserburgh Urban Planting Scheme ZZ
Aberdeenshire
5.01 ha (12.38 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Ferguslie Sportspark Woodland Planting
Renfrewshire
1.91 ha (4.72 acres)
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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)
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Manchester City Council Wood
Mersey Valley Planting Scheme
Greater Manchester
3.26 ha (8.06 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Newton Brook Planting
Greater Manchester
6.59 ha (16.28 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Formby New Planting
Merseyside
2.76 ha (6.82 acres)
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Where to plant
The trick to successful planting is good planning.
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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)
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Privately owned Wood
Watergrove New Planting
Greater Manchester
6.80 ha (16.80 acres)
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Case study
Natural flood management by planting trees
A Sussex Flow Initiative case study demonstrating natural flood management by planting hedgerows and woodland to intercept rainfall and improve soil infiltration.
PDF (570 KB)
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Privately owned Wood
Oldhouse Wood New Planting
Buckinghamshire
0.56 ha (1.38 acres)
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Research report
Planting trees to protect water on farms
Planting trees on farms can improve water quality, reduce pollution and help mitigate flooding, while also supporting production and wildlife.
PDF (1.64 MB)
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Case study
Pearls of wisdom - tree planting to improve water quality
Pearls of wisdom: a case study demonstrating the improved water quality and freshwater mussel habitat achieved by strategic tree planting and bank stabilisation on the River Clun.
PDF (692 KB)
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Somerset County Council Wood
Glastonbury Relief Road Screen Planting
Somerset
3.55 ha (8.77 acres)
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Woodland Carbon
Get paid for planting new woodland for areas of over 5 hectares with our Woodland Carbon scheme. Your new woodland will be assessed for its carbon-locking potential and you'll be paid in Woodland Carbon Units with associated costs covered, too.
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Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Walsall In House Planting No1 1998
West Midlands
3.47 ha (8.57 acres)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust launches plastic free planting pledge
The Woodland Trust is set to revolutionise the conservation sector as it pledges to end the use of all plastic tree shelters from its sites by the end of the year.
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Plant trees
MOREwoods site plan guide
For us to consider your project we need an initial indication of the area(s) you are considering planting.
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Case study
Planting trees to improve economic returns
A case study demonstrating the benefits of agroforestry on an arable farm, including crop diversification, enhanced biodiversity and reduced wind erosion.
PDF (142 KB)
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Why plant trees?
Whatever your reason for planting, trees have far-reaching benefits for all of us.
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MOREhedges site plan guide
For us to consider your project we need an initial indication of the area(s) where you are considering planting hedgerows.
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Case study
Trees planting on farms without affecting subsidies
A partnership trial to demonstrate how grazing and trees can work together, and to secure new policy which allows farmers to plant without being penalised.
PDF (134 KB)
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Press centre
Success for Wales-wide tree planting project as 300,000 trees find homes
Thousands of households have planted trees through the My Tree, Our Forest project, helping to kickstart a National Forest for Wales.
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Press centre
Royal Navy worker helps tackle climate change by planting a tree online
Royal Navy worker Leah Ravuoco is urging others to take 60 seconds to have a tree planted in their name.
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Blog
How and when to plant fruit trees
Find out how to choose the best fruit tree for you and your garden, when and where to plant them and the benefits they bring for wildlife.
Helen Keating • 05 Nov 2020
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Protecting trees and woods
Street tree heroes: standing up for street trees
People across the UK are fighting for their street trees. They're planting the street trees of the future, rallying the support of their communities and influencing local planning policies.
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First World War Centenary Woods
One hundred years since the outbreak of the First World War, we marked the anniversary with one of our most ambitious planting projects to date.
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Managing trees and woods
Explore expert advice on how to manage your woodland from planting to maturity and care for valuable ancient and veteran trees on your land.
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About us
The Northern Forest
The North of England has significantly less woodland cover than the rest of the country, but not for much longer. With our partners we are planting 50 million trees and transforming the landscape of northern England.
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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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Video
Combatting flooding and soil erosion with trees
Leicestershire-based farmer Rachael Spence talks about how planting trees with the MOREwoods scheme has improved drainage and soil quality on her smallholding.
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The Queen’s Green Canopy
We’re proud to have honoured Her late Majesty's reign by planting trees and woods across the UK with you as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy.
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Help us create more river woodland
Find out how river woodland planting can increase river health, help prevent flooding and boost biodiversity.
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Video
Torriano Primary School plant our free trees with author Lauren Child
Watch the school plant our free trees for schools and communities with author Lauren Child.
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Video
Woodland Carbon Scheme: how it works
Woodland Carbon is our unique tree planting scheme that combines environmental benefits with financial rewards for farmers and landowners. Find out how it works.
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Visiting woods
Events
Discover events at our woods and the festivals and fairs we're attending in the coming months. From walking and wellbeing to photography and tree planting events, our woodland events are a great day out.
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Policy paper
Planting 50 million trees for a new Northern Forest
Our plan to plant 50 million trees across the North of England, transforming the landscape to make it more resilient, beautiful and prosperous.
PDF (3.95 MB)
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Let's keep planting trees and protecting nature
Your support for UK woodland and our fight for nature is vital. Take a look at some of the incredible work we've been able to do and how you can help in the future.
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Natural regeneration
The UK needs more trees. We plant millions of native trees every year, but planting is just one way to help the UK's woodlands expand. Allowing nature to take its course is also an effective and efficient method of getting more trees in the ground.
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Partnerships
Premier Paper
We're helping Premier's clients combat their carbon emissions by planting trees.
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Support us
Trees for Tom
Captain Sir Tom Moore united and inspired the nation. By planting trees with the Trust, his family honoured his love of nature and helped create a brighter future. And you paid tribute by donating.
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Video
Tree planting for climate and biodiversity
Klare Owen is a self-proclaimed hobby farmer near Aberystwyth. In a bid to boost biodiversity, combat climate change and visually transform the landscape, she planted 2,250 trees through MOREwoods and MOREhedges.
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Partnerships
OVO
OVO has funded thousands of free tree packs since we began our partnership, putting more than 1.75 million trees in the ground and kicking off its Planting Promise with a flourish.
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Case study
Keeping their cool - improving water quality with trees
A case study from Wessex demonstrating how the planting of trees can reduce pollution, slow surface run-off and provide shade to cool rivers and streams.
PDF (663 KB)
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Video
Phil Stallard, Mid Wales Landscape Scheme
Phil Stallard gives an overview of the mid Wales tree planting scheme that he runs on behalf of the Woodland Trust. Phil explains the importance of trees in an agricultural landscape.
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Video
Woodland Carbon: finances
Explore the financial benefits of our Woodland Carbon tree planting scheme, including how much money you could receive and when payments are made.
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Woodland Carbon planting scheme: overview
Watch our film to find out more about our groundbreaking woodland carbon scheme, the support we provide and the far-reaching benefits for both you and the planet.
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Stump Up For Trees: planting one million trees in the Bannau Brycheiniog area
Farmers in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park show how it's possible to turn marginal land land into profitable assets that deliver for nature.
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Video
Andrew Evans, farmer, Dol Llys Farm
Andrew introduces Dol Llys Farm and his ethos of balancing agriculture and conservation and the importance of long-term collaboration with others, to create a farm that benefits people and wildlife through tree planting.
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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.
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Case study
Restoring riverbanks with trees in Cumbria
Planting trees can stabilise riverbanks, slow flood water and reduce future flooding. We worked with landowners along the River Derwent to do just that.
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Video
Planting trees for wildlife, environment and future generations
Through our MOREwoods and MOREhedges schemes, Robert Moore has planted trees to attract wildlife, capture carbon, improve visual impact and make better use of underperforming areas of his 356 hectare Lincolnshire farm.
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Journal
Wood Wise – hedgerows and hedgerow trees
The summer 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the benefits hedges provide, their management for wildlife, and hedgerow planting and improvement schemes.
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Case study
Trees mean better business for egg production
The CEO of a free range egg producer advocates tree planting as an active part of farm management for the commercial and welfare benefits they deliver.
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Case study
Tree shelter boosts lamb survival rate in sheep farming
Planting trees as shelter for livestock on upland farms can protect animals from harsh weather, improving welfare and reducing lamb mortality.
PDF (698 KB)
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Partnerships
Moto Foundation
Our partnership is driving tree planting efforts all over the UK.
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MOREwoods application guidance
Find out more about the MOREwoods scheme, for planting 500+ trees as woodland on at least half a hectare.
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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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Press centre
Woodland Trust Northern Ireland opens Glas-na-Bradan Wood
Woodland Trust thanks funders and volunteers for their support as the first phase of work and planting are completed on the new Belfast site.
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MOREwoods application form
Apply for MOREwoods
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Partnerships
Sofidel
Our partnership sees a range of product sales fund tree planting across the UK.
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Support us
The power of trees - KS3 assembly
Inspire secondary students with this presentation about the incredible way trees benefit people and the planet. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.
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Blog
How to protect your plants in winter
Top tips on how to protect your garden plants from wind, rain, frost and snow, plus other garden jobs for winter: planning, planting and helping wildlife.
Kate Lewthwaite • 04 Nov 2020
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The Man Who Planted Trees - KS2 assembly
Inspire your pupils with this thought-provoking tale that shows how one person's actions can make a lasting difference. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.
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Press centre
Press centre
Read the latest news from the Woodland Trust including our woods, conservation, campaigns, our work with government, tree planting and much more.
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Video
The Northern Forest
Watch our video on the Northern Forest and find out all the benefits this planting project will bring.
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Support us
Plant trees with your school
Tree planting is a hands-on way for children to make a real impact on the environment. We’ve already helped schools plant five million trees across the UK; discover how we can help you.
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Research report
The benefits of integrating trees on livestock farms
A research report on how tree planting supports livestock farms and animal welfare by improving water quality, preventing soil erosion and providing shelter.
PDF (9.10 MB)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust helps National Trust plant 70-acre wood on Wimpole Farm
The Woodland Trust and National Trust are planting 90,000 trees to transform a working farm into a haven for wildlife, including a new wood celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Resources and activities for schools
All of our KS1, KS2 and KS3 resources can be found in Tree Tools for Schools – our online learning hub. Tried and tested by teachers, these activities include tree planting, wildlife identification, nature crafts and lots more.
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Blog
7 ways for kids to help garden wildlife
Read our top tips on how kids can help support garden wildlife, from planting trees to making a bug hotel.
Danielle Wesley • 18 Aug 2021
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Partnerships
People's Postcode Lottery
Support from players of People's Postcode Lottery has raised over £25 million to date, planting millions of trees, investing in the next generation of naturalists, restoring precious woodland habitats and helped us buy our first mountain – Ben Shieldaig.
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Blog
Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Frodsham Woods, Cheshire
Join us for a planting day at Frodsham Woods where a former golf course is transforming into a space for people to enjoy, to fight climate change and help wildlife thrive.
Adam Shaw • 28 Mar 2024
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Case study
Agroforestry for timber, coppice and nuts
A case study of a mixed farm planting trees to improve low soil fertility, increase wildlife and provide woodfuel and cobnuts, diversifying their produce.
PDF (220 KB)
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Partnerships
Sainsbury's
We've spent the last 20 years growing our successful partnership, working together for a healthier planet. As part of this, we're championing innovative nature-friendly farming agroforestry solutions, funding free trees for schools and communities, and planting over five million trees across the UK.
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Video
Improve livestock health and wellbeing
David Brass, CEO of The Lakes Free Range Egg Company, has seen improvements in animal health as well as commercial benefits for his farm after planting trees.
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About us
Influencing government and policymakers
We work to influence government and policymakers to secure stronger protection for our valued woods and trees, and to reverse the decline in tree cover by creating better incentives for planting.
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Blog
Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Kate Humble
Kate Humble guides us through magical ancient woodland in the Wye Valley. She talks all things wildlife, her career and planting trees at home with the Woodland Trust.
Adam Shaw • 04 Jul 2023
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Practical guidance
The role of trees in free range poultry farming
Trees provide cover, shelter and shade, encouraging poultry to range and exhibit natural behaviours. This in turn improves bird health, welfare and production.
PDF (7.77 MB)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Edith's Wood
Far Westhouse
6.86 ha (16.95 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whitings Wood
Barnet
7.09 ha (17.52 acres)
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Research report
The benefits of integrating trees on arable farms
A research report on how tree planting supports farm production through reduced soil erosion, water conservation and climate change resilience.
PDF (1.27 MB)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Hyndlee Forest
Scottish Borders
8103.82 ha (20024.54 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Midgery Wood
Preston
7.45 ha (18.41 acres)
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Mr & Mrs Alan & Edwina Abbott Wood
Fir Tree Farm
Merseyside
1.95 ha (4.82 acres)
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Practical guidance
The role of trees in arable farming
Native trees and hedges on arable farms can improve productivity and landscape resilience, increase product diversity, and provide environmental value.
PDF (2.35 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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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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Position statement
Trees and carbon – the Woodland Trust’s position
The Woodland Trust promotes tree planting and woodland creation as a means of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and combatting the effects of climate change.
PDF (591 KB)
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Case study
Fruit trees - improving land and increasing yield on a mixed farm
A case study demonstrating the productivity benefits of fruit trees on a mixed organic farm. Planting in rows provides shelter for crops and prevents soil erosion.
PDF (936 KB)
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Video
Meet the people behind our work: Friends of Belvoir Wood
Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Friends of Belvoir Wood so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Prestolee Canal Copice
Greater Manchester
0.20 ha (0.49 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Arley Wood
Warwickshire
41.88 ha (103.49 acres)
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Support us
Plant more trees
We're on a mission to grow millions of healthy, native trees across the UK to help protect us from the effects of climate change.
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Case study
Trees enhance flock health and field drainage
A case study demonstrating how trees can improve shelter for sheep, land drainage and grass growing conditions in fields otherwise unsuitable for stock.
PDF (493 KB)
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Privately owned Wood
East Balgray
North Ayrshire
21.44 ha (52.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cwm George & Casehill Woods
Dinas Powys nr Cardiff
84.43 ha (208.63 acres)
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East Ayrshire Woodlands Wood
Whitehill Colliery Woodland
East Ayrshire
10.50 ha (25.95 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Greyfield Wood
High Littleton NE Somerset
36.23 ha (89.52 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Craggy Wood
Cumbria
15.07 ha (37.24 acres)
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Case study
Trees enhance poultry health for premium products
A case study demonstrating the benefits of enriching a poultry farm with trees, resulting in higher chicken welfare and marketable woodland products.
PDF (586 KB)
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Case study
Mob grazing and creating new hedgerows for livestock shelter
A case study demonstrating the productivity and welfare improvements achieved by mob (rotational) grazing and smaller paddocks with hedges for shelter.
PDF (2.94 MB)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Addiewell Bing
West Lothian
21.01 ha (51.92 acres)
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Practical guidance
Ancient tree guide 7 – trees for the future
A guide to establishing and protecting the next generation of trees, allowing them to develop fully and become the ancient trees of the future.
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Blog
How to increase biodiversity in your garden
Every garden has the potential to be a haven for wildlife. From planting for pollinators to embracing a little mess, here are some easy ways to increase biodiversity in your garden.
Charlotte Varela • 07 Apr 2023
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Broadhempston Community Woodland
Devon
13.05 ha (32.25 acres)
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Priory Woods Local Nature Reserve
West Midlands
7.95 ha (19.64 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Battlestead Hill
Tatenhill
2.47 ha (6.10 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nettleton Wood
Nettleton Caistor
9.96 ha (24.61 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
The Millenium Wood
Greater Manchester
0.89 ha (2.20 acres)
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Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Hollins Plantation
Greater Manchester
1.83 ha (4.52 acres)
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East Ayrshire Woodlands Wood
Big Wood
East Ayrshire
31.44 ha (77.69 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Moss Leach Wood
Preston
1.61 ha (3.98 acres)
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London Borough of Barnet Wood
Barnet Childrens Millennium Woods
Greater London
0.31 ha (0.77 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Cefn
Crickhowell
11.11 ha (27.45 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Furzehill Wood
Colehill Wimborne Minster
0.84 ha (2.08 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Gibbside Wood
North Yorkshire
19.89 ha (49.15 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
Minutes of the APPG meeting 19 March 2024
Read the official minutes for a full list of attendees and more details of what was discussed on the day.
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Cardiff County Council Wood
Parc Coed-y-Nant
Caerdydd - Cardiff
8.16 ha (20.16 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Bruthwaite Forest
Cumbria
165.49 ha (408.93 acres)
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The City of Edinburgh Council Wood
Lochend Park
Edinburgh
4.62 ha (11.42 acres)
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Cheshire East Council Wood
Alton Street Ravine
Cheshire
1.06 ha (2.62 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Dell
Warrington
1.52 ha (3.76 acres)
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Burnley Borough Council Wood
Sweet Clough
Lancashire
5.18 ha (12.80 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Linnets Wood
Ugley Green
4.80 ha (11.86 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Stopes Road
Greater Manchester
1.76 ha (4.35 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Glenrothes Town
Fife
134.10 ha (331.36 acres)
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Case study
Shelterbelts can protect soil against erosion
A case study demonstrating the protection strategically placed shelterbelts can offer topsoil against wind and rain erosion, improving the productivity of a farm.
PDF (695 KB)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Belhus Chase
Aveley
55.44 ha (136.99 acres)
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Hertsmere Borough Council Wood
Woodhall Spinney
Hertfordshire
1.32 ha (3.26 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Ashington Community Woodland
Northumberland
54.69 ha (135.14 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Enigma Wood Lower Polgrain
Cornwall
4.24 ha (10.48 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Netherton
North Lanarkshire
101.68 ha (251.25 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Springpool Wood, Keele
Staffordshire
1.13 ha (2.79 acres)
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Practical guidance
Integrating trees on farms and crofts in Scotland
It's time to manage land in a way that addresses ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agroforesty and woodland expansion projects in Scotland are key for integrating tree cover and agricultural land to complement farming systems, including crofting.
PDF (1.38 MB)
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Press centre
Commercial and conservation sectors condemn Forest Grant Scheme cuts
Enormous cuts to the woodland grant budget will torpedo Scotland’s chances of meeting climate and nature targets.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Marden Park
Woldingham
67.77 ha (167.46 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lineover Wood
Dowdeswell
49.97 ha (123.48 acres)
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Beacon Hill Conservation Park
Nottinghamshire
6.48 ha (16.01 acres)
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East Ayrshire Woodlands Wood
Patna Community Woodland
East Ayrshire
4.91 ha (12.13 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Jubilee Wood, Devonshire Road
Essex
1.32 ha (3.26 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Dunkeld House, Hotel And Country Club
Perth and Kinross
99.34 ha (245.47 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Colliers Wood
Greater Manchester
136.97 ha (338.45 acres)
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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Killaloo Wood
Killaloo
6.71 ha (16.58 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cabin Wood
Killymoon
6.56 ha (16.21 acres)
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The City of Edinburgh Council Wood
Craigmillar Castle Hill
Edinburgh
37.23 ha (92.00 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Corrimony
Highland
219.74 ha (542.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
St Benedicts Wood
St Helens Merseyside
13.18 ha (32.57 acres)
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London Borough of Barnet Wood
Barnet Childrens Millennium Woods
Greater London
0.57 ha (1.41 acres)
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East Ayrshire Woodlands Wood
Hannahston Community Woodland
East Ayrshire
27.89 ha (68.92 acres)
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Gin Pit Village Woodland
Greater Manchester
0.85 ha (2.10 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Harper Lane
Hertfordshire
21.75 ha (53.74 acres)
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London Borough of Bromley Wood
South Hill Wood
Greater London
3.89 ha (9.61 acres)
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The National Forest Wood
Grangewood Farm Forest
Derbyshire
41.50 ha (102.55 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Lee Hills
Shropshire
11.79 ha (29.13 acres)
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United Utilities Wood
Cowm Reservoir
Lancashire
14.76 ha (36.47 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Grangewood Farm
Derbyshire
52.19 ha (128.96 acres)
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St Edmundsbury Borough Council Wood
Natterer's Wood
Suffolk
6.82 ha (16.85 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Rabbit Wood
Merseyside
2.78 ha (6.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Keel Wood
Ballymena
7.18 ha (17.74 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pattles Fen
Brantham
3.60 ha (8.90 acres)
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East Dunbartonshire Council Wood
Barloch Moor, Milngavie
East Dunbartonshire
3.74 ha (9.24 acres)
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London Borough of Barnet Wood
Barnet Childrens Millennium Woods
Greater London
0.35 ha (0.86 acres)
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Plant trees
How to plant a tree
Follow our guide to three of the most successful ways to plant.
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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.
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Foxburrow Wood
Oxfordshire
7.96 ha (19.67 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Coed Gwaun-Y-Ffeiriad
Tor-Faen - Torfaen
42.63 ha (105.34 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
York Avenue
Greater Manchester
0.55 ha (1.36 acres)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Mortfield Lodges
Greater Manchester
0.64 ha (1.58 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Greenhead Community Woodland
East Ayrshire
1.12 ha (2.77 acres)
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Limavady Borough Council Wood
Environmental Park
County Londonderry
7.78 ha (19.22 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Great Mole Wood
Hertfordshire
5.92 ha (14.63 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Blackbush & Twenty Acre Shaw Woods
Cudham
27.13 ha (67.04 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Cadderlie
Argyll and Bute
1559.96 ha (3854.66 acres)
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Fife Council Wood
Riverside Park
Fife
21.58 ha (53.32 acres)
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Birmingham City Council Wood
Birmingham Millennium Woods
West Midlands
3.96 ha (9.79 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Beam Heath Trust - Millennium Wood
Cheshire
0.47 ha (1.16 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Windy Bank
Greater Manchester
42.67 ha (105.44 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Moston Vale
Greater Manchester
18.24 ha (45.07 acres)
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Reading Borough Council Wood
Balmore Walk
Berkshire
0.87 ha (2.15 acres)
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Orkney Islands Council Wood
Happy Valley
Orkney Islands
0.69 ha (1.70 acres)
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The National Forest Wood
Eland Wood
Staffordshire
18.32 ha (45.27 acres)
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Hillfield Park
West Midlands
34.76 ha (85.89 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Gallowhill
Dumfries and Galloway
99.59 ha (246.09 acres)
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Policy paper
Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Northern Ireland
This report outlines the critical role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature, and how the government and local authorities can ensure nature’s recovery is embedded in local plans.
PDF (2.58 MB)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Low Burnhall
Durham
67.29 ha (166.27 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cleatop Wood
South of Settle
12.80 ha (31.63 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Long Lane Sandfield Quarry
Lancashire
1.06 ha (2.62 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Yorkshire Agricultural Society Woodlands
North Yorkshire
8.07 ha (19.94 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Why we need trees
We desperately need trees to help fight climate change, save wildlife, improve our health, and more.
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The National Forest Wood
Badger Wood
Derbyshire
21.32 ha (52.68 acres)
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Sedgefield Borough Council Wood
Unknown
County Durham
3.98 ha (9.83 acres)
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Salford Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Brindle Heath
Greater Manchester
22.05 ha (54.49 acres)
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Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Southport Commerce Park
Merseyside
1.63 ha (4.03 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Battle Great Wood
East Sussex
185.63 ha (458.69 acres)
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Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Broomwood
Greater Manchester
0.94 ha (2.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pitts Heath Wood
Runcorn
4.11 ha (10.16 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Fedderland
North Lanarkshire
30.46 ha (75.27 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Silver Wood
Kentisbeare
4.31 ha (10.65 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Ness End Farm
Cambridgeshire
3.69 ha (9.12 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Queensberry - Trafalgar Wood, Langmyre
Dumfries and Galloway
4.11 ha (10.16 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Blackbird
Garden stalwarts. Famous songsters. Familiar friends. These sun-worshipping earthworm feasters are regular visitors to British gardens.
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Video
Woodland carbon: eligibility and getting started
Interested in our woodland carbon scheme? Find out if you qualify and learn how to get started.
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Privately owned Wood
Macrobert Trust Estate
Aberdeenshire
114.48 ha (282.88 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Plantations and new native woods
Young and industrious, a plantation can be for profit, a new haven for wildlife and a way to lock up carbon. Many of our native ancient woods were sacrificed for timber plantations during and after the World Wars, so now we’re on a mission to restore them.
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Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Wood
Llangattock Beechwood
Powys
4.23 ha (10.45 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Greendale Wood
Grindleton
7.21 ha (17.82 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gullivers Spinney
Souldrop
2.05 ha (5.07 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Brynna
Cwmfelin
7.13 ha (17.62 acres)
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Nether Hill
Dumfries and Galloway
73.84 ha (182.46 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Cassock Hill
Dumfries and Galloway
119.92 ha (296.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Young People's Forest at Mead
Smalley
161.13 ha (398.15 acres)
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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)
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Plant trees
Which species to plant
Different trees have different purposes and needs. Choose your species according to the land you have and what you want from your trees.
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Press centre
Young people's climate anxiety is soaring due to lack of access to green space
One in three young people in Britain are scared (33%), sad (34%) or pessimistic (34%) about climate change, with 28% feeling “overwhelmed”, according to a YouGov poll.
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Privately owned Wood
Puir Wifes Brae
West Lothian
2.27 ha (5.61 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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Partnerships
How our partnerships work
Learn how we can work together to achieve your sustainability aims.
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Plant trees
Securing England's future tree supply: growing diversity
The UK government aims to plant millions of trees in the coming decades. But where will all these trees come from? We're spearheading an initiative that will ensure a quality, native tree supply for the UK's green future.
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Plant trees
Trees for landowners and farmers
If you’re looking to plant lots of trees, we have the trees, grants and funding schemes to help.
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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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Plant trees
Blackwood RFC
When trees were lost in stormy weather, South Wales' Blackwood RFC applied for a community tree pack to restore the wildlife habitat, soil stability and beauty that had been washed downriver.
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Blog
Tackling climate change with the right trees in the right place
Trees can tackle climate change and absorb carbon, but what those trees are and how they are managed is key.
Karen Hornigold • 27 Jul 2020
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Sheffield City Council Wood
Brincliffe Edge Wood
South Yorkshire
4.48 ha (11.07 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Battram Turn North
Leicestershire
3.23 ha (7.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunscar Wood
Bolton
5.70 ha (14.08 acres)
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Press centre
Charity to create 70-acre woods for Platinum Jubilee
A plan to create dozens of 70-acre woods in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 has been unveiled by the Woodland Trust.
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Plant trees
Tree pack FAQs
Got a question about our free tree packs? Take a look at our frequently asked questions.
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About us
Croft Woodlands
Growing trees in the north and west of Scotland presents both unique challenges and benefits. Our Croft Woodlands advisory team helps crofters, smallholders and common grazings to create and manage woodlands that will flourish.
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Support us
Getting your community group involved
We are working with community networks to mobilise their members to take action to protect, plant and celebrate trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Kirkless Wood
Wigan
7.37 ha (18.21 acres)
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Press centre
Hundreds of trees planted by Kate Humble with support from Welsh Woodland Trust
Kate Humble has planted hundreds of trees on her property with support from Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales.
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Support us
We've partnered with the National Garden Scheme
We've partnered with the National Garden Scheme (NGS) to get the word out there - that the UK needs more trees. Gardens are ideal places to plant, protect and appreciate trees and their benefits.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Round Wood
Tingewick
10.66 ha (26.34 acres)
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Partnerships
Nationwide Building Society
Just one in five UK citizens live within easy walking distance of a wood. We want to change that and Nationwide is giving us a helping hand.
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Plant trees
MOREhedges makes a difference for Wiltshire farmer
Ben Butler is passionate about doing his bit for the environment while running a successful farm. See how our MOREhedges scheme has helped on both fronts.
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Partnerships
Pets at Home
A thriving partnership in its fifth year with over 6,000 acres of woodland protected, restored or created.
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Video
Arbor Projects
See how free tree packs have helped create beautiful green spaces in and around London.
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Eredine Forest
Argyll and Bute
9165.37 ha (22647.63 acres)
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Support us
Your school
Inspire your pupils while helping the environment. We offer free resources, a national award scheme and free tree packs for schools to help you deliver exciting outdoor learning.
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Press centre
New urban wood near Hainault Forest for the Platinum Jubilee
A new wood, planted by the Woodland Trust on the doorstep of an urban community, is paying a “magnificent” tribute to Her Majesty The Queen for her Platinum Jubilee.
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Press centre
Burghley House to be first Platinum Jubilee 70-acre wood
Lincolnshire's Burghley House is the fitting location for the Woodland Trust’s first confirmed 70-acre wood in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust to plant first tree at new Exmouth site
The Woodland Trust has set out its plans to create a haven for wildlife at Yonder Oak Wood.
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Plant trees
My Tree, Our Forest
In partnership with the Welsh Government and Llais Y Goedwig, we are delighted to have given away tens of thousands of trees to be planted all over Wales, kick-starting a National Forest for Wales.
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About us
Landscape-scale conservation
We're working with partners, farmers, landowners and local communities to create bigger, better, more resilient landscapes across the UK for people and wildlife.
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Video
Trialling plastic-free guards with Kate Humble
We're helping TV presenter Kate Humble transform a section of her farm into a vibrant woodland. To protect the hundreds of newly planted trees from deer browsing, see how Kate's exploring sustainable solutions with eco-friendly, plastic-free tree guards.
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Press centre
Call for political parties to increase tree cover in England to 16.5%
Ahead of the General Election, conservation and commercial sectors are calling on political parties to increase England's tree cover to 16.5%.
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About us
Our chief executive
Dr Darren Moorcroft is CEO of the Woodland Trust.
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About us
Who we are
The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity.
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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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Plant trees
Thank you
Your trees will be ready soon!
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Plant trees
MOREhedges application guidance
Find out more about the MOREhedges scheme, for hedges over 100 metres with a large tree every six metres.
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Plant trees
RAF Benson Primary School
Teaching assistant Adèle explains why the school’s free tree pack is great news for pupils, wildlife and the environment.
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Video
Creating a wood for conservation, community and coppicing
Mark and Liz Lea planted a woodland on their organic Shropshire farm in 2023 with MOREwoods. They hope it will boost biodiversity, benefit their local community and provide wood chip for their biomass boiler.
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Blog
Why are plants important? 7 reasons why we need them
Plants are essential for people, wildlife and the environment. Explore how they provide for pollinators, boost mental health, fight climate change and more.
Chris Britt-Searle • 28 Jun 2024
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Partnerships
Woodland Carbon for businesses
Reduce the environmental impact of your business and boost biodiversity with our Woodland Carbon scheme.
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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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Visiting woods
Seed collecting at Coed Felenrhyd & Llennyrch – Sun 13 Oct
Join us for a walk through the stunning Felenrhyd rainforest to collect valuable tree seeds and learn all about them.
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Press centre
Scotland’s first ‘Platinum Woods’ announced, as scheme is extended until March
New 70-acre woodlands commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II have been created at Traquair in the Borders and at Glen Kyllachy on Speyside.
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Plant trees
Thank you
Your trees will be ready soon!
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Woodland Trust Wood
Fordham Hall Estate
Fordham nr Colchester
204.96 ha (506.46 acres)
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About us
Manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections
Find out all about the Woodland Trust's manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections.
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Partnerships
Sofology
We’re working with Sofology to get trees in the ground, helping to fight climate change and create havens for wildlife.
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Plant trees
East Anglia tree giveaway
In partnership with Lloyds Banking Group, we're delighted to be giving away more than 50,000 trees to farmers across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
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Support us
Green Farm appeal, Norfolk
Only 9% of Norfolk is wooded. We have an opportunity to almost double the tree cover in our care in the county, but we need your support to help us buy the land we need to create a new native woodland.
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Press centre
New community woodland taking shape near Billington
Work is well underway on a new community woodland planned for Billington in Lancashire.
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Press centre
Million pound grant to 'roll out rainforest' around Scottish mountain
Woodland Trust Scotland is to receive £1m+ through the Forestry Grant Scheme to expand rare Scottish rainforest around the slopes of a Highland mountain.
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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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Press centre
First trees planted as charity tees up to turn abandoned golf course into wildlife haven
School children are set to plant the first of 30,000 trees at Frodsham, Cheshire in an ambitious project to turn fairways into forest and greens into glades.
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About us
Faughan Valley Woodlands: from fragments to thriving forests
The Faughan Valley Woodlands project aims to reconnect pockets of ancient woodland, allowing them to become more resilient and thrive in the future.
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Support us
Heartwood Forest appeal, St Albans
Our supporters helped us create the largest new native forest in England. Just a stone's throw from London, Heartwood Forest offers a place to escape without travelling far from the city.
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Video
Tree Charter in action - Sheffield
Find out how Green City Heritage have been bringing the Tree Charter to life in Sheffield after signing up as a Charter Branch.
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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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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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Support us
Give
Your support is crucial if we’re to protect precious woods and trees – for the wildlife that can’t survive without them, for all of us who depend on them, and for the future.
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Contact us
Contact us
Find out how to get in touch with a member of the Woodland Trust team who can help answer your questions.
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Blog
Farm diversification: ideas, grants and examples
In these days of pressurised farm incomes, trees and woods may offer a number of ways to help diversify farm income streams and bring cost savings too.
John Tucker • 23 Jan 2018
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Plant trees
MOREwoods
Want to plant 500+ trees on at least half a hectare? Apply for saplings, advice and funding with our MOREwoods scheme.
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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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Video
Celebrating 50 years of the Woodland Trust
Take a look at all that we've achieved over the last 50 years thanks to our members, supporters and volunteers. Thank you for standing with us.
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Video
Stornoway Football Club
See how free tree packs have helped create valuable shelter for a local football club on the Isle of Lewis.
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About us
We create
We create quality native woods and plant native trees to benefit nature, climate and people now and for the future.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust £2.9 million to fund trees and green spaces for local communities
The Trust has given communities a boost by providing much needed funding for cash strapped local authorities to plant trees and create green spaces.
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About us
Glas-na-Bradan Wood: a new beginning
Glas-na-Bradan Wood will be transformed into a new native woodland and for the first time in the Woodland Trust’s history in Northern Ireland, will be planted completely by the public.
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Press centre
More than 500,000 trees to be planted with the Woodland Trust in honour of Queen Elizabeth II
New trees and woodland will be established across the UK thanks to a ground-breaking initiative to celebrate Her late Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
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Partnerships
Bettys & Taylors Group
Bettys & Taylors Group are partnering with the Woodland Trust at its flagship woodland creation project in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Support us
Snaizeholme appeal, North Yorkshire
Thanks to your support, we have the chance to turn a tree-less landscape into a thriving haven for red squirrels and declining woodland birds in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Video
Growing Partnerships for impact
partnership video page
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Video
Faughan Valley: Creating a resilient woodland
Find out how the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland woodland creation team is working with landowners to create new woods in the Faughan Valley.
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Support us
Mourne Park appeal, Northern Ireland
Help give nature and people a chance to thrive at Mourne Park – an incredibly rare piece of Northern Ireland's remaining ancient woodland. We have the chance to protect and revitalise it, but we need your support.
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Press centre
Lauren Child helps children smile with free trees
Much-loved children’s author Lauren Child has urged schools and community groups across the UK to take advantage of the Woodland Trust’s free trees scheme.
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Blog
What is a seed bank, how does it work and why is it important?
Discover the vital work of seed banks, including facts and figures on why we store so many seeds, how long for and how they might be used in the future.
Rebecca Gosling • 02 Dec 2020
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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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Protecting trees and woods
Creating a neighbourhood plan
Our tips and resources for sourcing and compiling evidence to support your neighbourhood plan.
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Press centre
Joint statement: new Government must show commitment to trees
If the many benefits of trees to society in both rural and urban areas are to be realised, urgent action will be required from the new government.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Deans Wood
Livingston
16.27 ha (40.20 acres)
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About us
Achievements and outcomes
We've had a number of high profile achievements within central government. We've also seen notable successes working with local authorities to improve regional policies, delivery and development plans.
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About us
We protect
We fight to protect woods and trees, preventing the loss of irreplaceable habitat, nature and carbon stores for a healthier future for everyone.
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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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Support us
Fingle Woods appeal, Dartmoor
This stunning Devon woodland is now secured for the future, thanks to help from our supporters and a partnership with the National Trust.
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Video
Woodland Creation: nature-based solutions
Find out how the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland woodland creation team is working with landowners to create new woods in the Faughan Valley.
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Video
How gifts in wills have made a difference: Smithills Estate
A third of all the work we do is made possible by gifts in wills. The Woodland Trust's Tracey Garrett explains how important this support is to help our work at places like Smithills Estate - a landscape we're restoring to benefit both wildlife and local people.
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Video
Prevent flooding and erosion
With water erosion worsening at his Nottinghamshire farm, James Thomas planted trees to protect topsoil from washing away and improve productivity.
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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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Make a donation
With your support, we can ensure woods are always there, free for everyone to enjoy.
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Support us
Snaizeholme: your questions answered
Our acquisition of Snaizeholme sparked the imagination and interest of thousands of Woodland Trust members and supporters who donated to the appeal and contacted us with questions. Here we answer some of the most common queries.
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Video
How gifts in wills have made a difference: Avoncliff Wood
A third of all the work we do is made possible by gifts in wills. Find out more about the difference they've made to Avoncliff Wood, a beautiful wood in the Cotswolds that's also helping to combat the use of plastic on our estate.
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Support us
Pepper Wood appeal, Worcestershire
On the northern edge of Pepper Wood is a piece of land waiting to become woodland once more. Thanks to your help it's now ours, doubling the size of one of our most treasured woods.
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Support us
Smithills Estate appeal, Bolton
The largest English site we've ever acquired is now being restored to its full glory thanks to your donations.
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Video
Short Heath Fields Trust
See how free tree packs have helped create beautiful green spaces in Birmingham.
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Plant trees
How to grow a tree from seed
Growing a tree from a seed needn't be tricky. Find out how to do just that with our simple instructions.
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Press centre
New risks to ancient woodland protection and net zero targets
Ancient woodland protection and the UK's ability to hit its own net zero targets are under threat, warns Dr Darren Moorcroft, CEO of the Woodland Trust.
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Press centre
Coed Cadw welcomes Senedd support for 'Amazing Trees'
Coed Cadw welcomes Senedd support for 'Amazing Trees' and calls for public & community support to plant thousands more
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Blog
How to grow native bluebells in your garden
Why not try growing bluebells in your garden? Here are six good reasons why, along with our top bluebell growing tips.
Kate Lewthwaite • 28 Mar 2019
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Plant trees
South West tree giveaway: terms and conditions
South West tree giveaway: terms and conditions
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Press centre
£14.8m boost to plant over a million trees in the Northern Forest
Almost £15 million of funding will be pumped into the Northern Forest in the next year with just over one million new trees (at least 670 hectares) established.
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Press centre
Climate action: water your street trees
Rising temperatures and dry spells are leading to an increasing loss of new street trees, but the nation can do its bit, urge tree groups.
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Press centre
Politicians plant six millionth tree of the Northern Forest
A host of dignitaries joined together to plant the six millionth tree of the Northern Forest, marking five years since the start of the ambitious project to link up Liverpool and Hull with trees.
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Blog
What is habitat fragmentation and what does it mean for our wildlife?
Did you know that habitat fragmentation is one of the greatest threats to wildlife globally? Find out what it means and how it affects UK species like the dormouse.
James Martin • 16 Aug 2018
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Ancient woodland restoration fund
Help us restore irreplaceable ancient woodland and bring it back to its former glory.
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Protecting trees and woods
Thermal imaging of urban trees in Cardiff
With average temperatures and heatwaves getting more intense, we we commissioned Ti Thermal Imaging Ltd to reveal how trees can help us cope.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brynau Farm
Tonna Neath
72.03 ha (177.99 acres)
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Partnerships
Plant trees for Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how working with us can help you meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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Blog
What is hoar frost and how does it form?
Discover what hoar frost looks like, how it got its name and the conditions it needs to form.
Emilie Bonnevay • 21 Feb 2019
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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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Press centre
300,000 households given new access to nature, new study of Northern Forest shows
More than 300,000 households have been given access to nature they previously didn’t have, a new Northern Forest study shows.
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About us
Wales
We're standing up for trees in Wales and demanding better protection for our natural heritage. We also care for 100 Welsh woods, from precious ancient woodlands to newly-planted wildlife havens created with local communities.
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Blog
Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Yonder Oak Wood, Devon
Join us to discover how this landscape will be transformed to fight climate change and benefit people and wildlife, and what designing a new wood involves.
Adam Shaw • 26 May 2023
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Blog
Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Loch Arkaig
The latest Woodland Walks podcast explores the wilderness of Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, set among lochs and mountains and full of rare wildlife and flora.
Adam Shaw • 22 Jul 2019
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Charter for Trees, Woods and People
Discover the ten principles that set out the modern day relationship between people and trees and a vision for a future where we can be stronger together.
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Protecting trees and woods
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Woods and Trees
The APPG meets several times a year to discuss steps to protect, restore and expand woods and trees in a time of climate and nature crises.
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Press centre
Deer in Scotland: a way forward?
Deer numbers in Scotland have doubled since 1990, posing a growing barrier to woodland creation and restoration.
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Visiting woods
Frodsham Woods
On an abandoned golf course, we are creating a vibrant green haven for wildlife and people.
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Blog
Fast growing trees for your garden
Trees bring so much to a garden. Choose the best fast growing tree for yours.
Joe Bates • 04 Oct 2018
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Press centre
Woodland Trust report: £1 billion to save England’s 'forgotten woods and wildlife'
The Woodland Trust has produced and costed a £1 billion five-year plan to rescue nature in England’s threatened ancient woods.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Sweet violet
Romantic and showy, sweet violet grows on woodland edges, its flowers providing nectar for butterflies in early spring.
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Partnerships
Nectar
As an extension to our long-standing partnership with Sainsbury’s, we can now offer Nectar points to new and existing Woodland Trust members. From November 2021, Nectar customers can collect Nectar points on memberships, collect additional points when buying Woodland Trust products in Sainsbury’s and donate Nectar points to help plant trees or lock up carbon.
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Protecting trees and woods
Threats to woods and trees
Threats to woodland, wildlife and the wider environment are growing. Our trees and woods face a challenging combination of pressures, from humans, pests and diseases.
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Partnerships
Lloyds Banking Group
Together we will plant 10 million trees over the next decade as part of Lloyds Banking Group’s investment in creating a cleaner, greener UK. These trees will help to reduce the impact of climate change, potentially absorbing 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.
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Support us
Leave a lasting legacy with a gift in your will
Leave a lasting legacy, one that means something to you and will continue to make a difference for years to come. Protect the trees, woods and wildlife you love – today, tomorrow and forever.
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Video
Silver Birch Scotland's hedge maze
Silver Birch Scotland has planted an incredible maze with our free tree packs. See how trees plus social and therapeutic horticulture can build skills, grow confidence and generate health benefits.
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Complete our school survey
Teacher feedback helps us improve our resources and projects for schools, so tell us what you think.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Privet hawk-moth
Gentle giants of the moth world. These strong fliers are brightly coloured as both caterpillars and adults, going from vibrant green to blushing pink.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red-headed cardinal beetle
A flame-coloured sun worshiper, the red-headed cardinal basks in the summer sun in woods and hedgerows, and nestles under loose bark on broadleaved trees.
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About us
Our strategy
Our vision is optimistic: a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out how we plan to achieve this over the next decade.
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Press centre
Groundbreaking scientific research project at Snaizeholme will tackle the impacts of extreme weather
One of the biggest pieces of scientific research ever undertaken in the English uplands will tackle the impacts of extreme weather.
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Blog
Climate change: facts and actions for kids
Our simple guide will help kids understand climate change, what’s causing it and how it’s affecting the planet. Plus, we'll share some top tips to help kids take action.
Danielle Wesley • 15 Oct 2021
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Meet the people behind our work: Cumbrian landscape
We have a vision to create new woodland where it's needed most. Pete Leeson is our man on the ground in the uplands of Cumbria, working with landowners to plant trees to benefit farms, local people and wildlife.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Can woods and trees reduce flooding?
Trees and woods play a vital role in reducing flooding by slowing down the flow of rainwater, absorbing rainwater, and reducing erosion.
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Reintroducing lost species
In the latest issue of Wood Wise, find out how reintroducing lost species can help to restore ecological balance.
Karen Hornigold • 29 Jan 2019
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Green Tree Schools Award
Join more than 14,000 schools taking action to help the environment. Your pupils can take part in fun, hands-on projects while improving your grounds. They'll earn certificates in recognition of their achievements and a special plaque to display in your school.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glen Quey
Glendevon by Dollar Perthshire
382.96 ha (946.29 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glen Sherup
Glendevon by Dollar Perthshire
603.51 ha (1491.27 acres)
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Funding a community wood
Our advice on how to seek funding for your community wood, from buying the site and trees to on-going maintenance.
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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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What can I do about climate change?
Climate change can feel overwhelming. But there's plenty you can do to have an impact. We've put together seven top tips for fighting back.
Helen Keating • 12 Nov 2021
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Hucking Estate appeal, Kent
Your support helped us extend and secure this slice of Kent countryside. Now we have a unique opportunity to create a larger site with limitless potential.
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10 ways to help wildlife in winter
Wildlife will appreciate a helping hand in winter. From practical outdoor activities to the comfort of your armchair, check out our ten top tips to make a difference this season.
Charlie Mellor • 07 Dec 2023
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Protecting trees and woods
Priorities for local councils in Northern Ireland
Ask candidates in Northern Ireland to support trees and woods where you live using our list of priorities.
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1,000 woods appeal
No-one stands up for UK woods and trees like we do. With your help we can do even more to enhance and protect the woodland under our care.
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Hedley Hall appeal, Tyne & Wear
Your donations saved this angel in the north - and the ancient woodland, rare plants and wildlife that call it home.
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Lionel Knobbs - volunteer warden
Find out more about Lionel's volunteering role and why he was nominated for an award.
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BBC Community Life Appeal supports Woodland Trust Northern Ireland
Tune into BBC NI this September to find out from the Woodland Trust how you can play your part in the fight against climate change.
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Fair and flexible approach could meet tree cover requirement for Welsh farms
Fair funding and a flexible approach can make the 10% minimum tree cover requirement achievable for most farms, says the Woodland Trust in Wales.
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Annual review
Take a look at the major milestones in our work for woods and trees between June 2022 and May 2023.
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Blog
Is ivy poisonous?
Discover whether ivy is poisonous and learn more about where it grows, how to take care of it in your garden and why it’s a great plant for wildlife.
Kate Lewthwaite • 17 Aug 2021
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Protecting trees and woods
Agroforestry in Wales
Hedges and Edges, a form of agroforestry, could help tackle the biodiversity and climate crisis if adopted by Wales' future sustainable farming scheme.
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Where do our trees come from?
With increasing numbers of tree pests and diseases in the UK, it's important we have confidence in the trees we plant. Find out more about how our trees are sourced and grown.
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Research projects we are funding
We have awarded conservation research grant funding to research projects that address issues facing the conservation of the UK’s native woods and trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Merry Hill
Bushey
75.80 ha (187.30 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lake Wood
Uckfield
8.46 ha (20.90 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Paddock Wood
Longhirst
5.73 ha (14.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Crinan Wood
Crinan
35.00 ha (86.49 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Culvery Wood
Pensford
3.56 ha (8.80 acres)
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Ben Shieldaig appeal, West Highlands
This breathtaking slice of Caledonian pine forest – part of Scotland's rainforest and our first ever mountain – now has a bright future.
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Best native hedge plants: choose the right hedges
Autumn and winter are the best times to plant a hedge. To get you started, here are our top 10 recommendations for the best native hedge plants and the amazing benefits they'll bring.
Helen Keating • 23 May 2023
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Woodland Trust seeks major new corporate partner to empower young people through ‘Funding for the Future’
The Woodland Trust, recognised as the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, is boldly seeking out the perfect business to work in partnership with to support an ambitious new programme of work.
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Trees woods and wildlife
What we are doing about tree pests and diseases
We are fighting back against pests and diseases. Find out what we're doing to prevent the spread and protect the UK’s trees.
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Woodland Trust offers exciting chance for young people to win project funding for environmental action
Young people across the UK have an exciting opportunity to win funding to help tackle climate change in a ground-breaking initiative from the Woodland Trust.
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Tidgrove partners with Woodland Trust as ‘Platinum Wood’ honours Queen
Tidgrove Warren in Hampshire, a former farm with royal connections, has been unveiled as the latest 70-acre tribute to the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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Share your school's story
Tell us about your journey on the Green Tree Schools Award.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Kinclaven Bluebell Wood
Stanley
81.02 ha (200.20 acres)
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Plant trees
Woodland creation guide
Growing the right tree in the right place, for the right reason and in the right way is essential. Our best practice guide means we can work with others to deliver quality woodland creation at a landscape scale.
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Free trees for schools and communities
We want to make sure everybody in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So we’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities.
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How to attract robins to your garden
Learn how to make your garden a home for Britain's favourite bird.
James Martin • 27 Jan 2020
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Trees woods and wildlife
Fieldfare
A winter visitor with an appetite for fruit. As the days begin to shorten, fieldfares head to the UK en masse. The fruit and berries of our native trees provide a vital source for these migrants.
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Protecting trees and woods
Nature’s recovery depends on better funding for native woodland
We need a Forestry Grant Scheme that reverses native woodland decline to help nature, climate and communities.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Londonthorpe Woods
nr Grantham
77.21 ha (190.79 acres)
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Combat climate change at home: 6 UK native trees to plant in small gardens
Small garden, big impact – here’s a list of UK native trees to help combat global warming from home, without taking up too much space.
Becca Smith • 07 Oct 2022
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Trees woods and wildlife
Phytophthora lateralis
A fatal fungus-like species that attacks Lawson cypress, Phytophthora lateralis stops trees from transporting vital nutrients.
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How to remember us in your will
There are several ways to leave a gift in your will to the Woodland Trust. Explore your options with our simple guide.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Mary Ann Plantation
Warrington
4.10 ha (10.13 acres)
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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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Mead appeal, Derbyshire
With your help we can achieve our vision for Derbyshire's Young People's Forest and begin to realise its amazing potential.
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Abi Reader, dairy farmer in Vale of Glamorgan
Abi explains the farm's experimental short rotation coppice system with a high protein arable crop between rows of native trees. The aim is to meet a universal goal: food production and a sustainable planet.
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Response to publication of Environmental Land Management policy
Defra's Environmental Land Management prospectus gives some welcome clarity but won’t bring the change needed to tackle to climate and biodiversity crises.
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Farming with trees is key to net zero, new research shows
A new Woodland Trust report shows how increasing agroforestry – farming with trees - in England is essential to meet nature and climate targets
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Creating a UK rich in woods and trees: the environmental impact
We’re committed to working as sustainably as possible, both in our woods and in our offices. Take a look at our vision for 2030 and how we'll get there.
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Reconnecting Grantham to its historic landscape
We're working with the National Trust, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to link Londonthorpe Woods and Bellmount, the eastern part of the Belton House estate. The project will unite accessible green space on the edge of Grantham to help even more people experience nature on their doorstep.
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How we spend your money
We can’t do our work without you. Every pound you give bolsters our fighting funds, pays for hard graft in our woods and gets trees in the ground. But don’t just take our word for it. Find out what your money is helping to achieve.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Theydon Bois
Abridge Road Theydon Bois Essex
38.29 ha (94.61 acres)
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Endangered wildlife appeal
Nature needs help. Please make a donation to support our life-changing work to plant trees, restore habitats and protect the UK's woodland. Together, we can give wildlife a future.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Why are trees important for biodiversity?
Woodland is home to a wealth of wildlife. If we don't protect what we have left and work to create woodlands of the future, we stand to lose more than just trees.
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Partnerships
More partners
A wide range of other partners support our work.
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Morewoods agreement
Morewoods agreement
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Cutting down trees: law and legislation
Whether you want to fell a tree or protect one from felling, protection and preservation laws can be complex. Our guide explains best practice and alternatives.
Nicole Hillier • 24 Mar 2021
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Trees on farms vital for food, climate and nature: new event to share groundbreaking research
Trees could be the key to ensuring food production amidst climate change and biodiversity loss, according to farmers and researchers who will be leading the charge at the UK's first agroforestry show.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brackfield Wood
Brackfield Claudy
26.92 ha (66.52 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Elm zig-zag sawfly
The newest threat to our already damaged elm populations, the larvae of the elm zig-zag sawfly can defoliate whole trees.
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David Griffith - volunteer Observatree tree health surveyor
Find out more about David's volunteering and why he was nominated for an award.
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Woodland Trust sets out priorities for Woodland Creation Summit
Woodland Trust Scotland has set out its priorities ahead of a Scottish Government summit this month.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash dieback
Ash dieback will kill around 80% of ash trees across the UK. At a cost of billions, the effects will be staggering. It will change the landscape forever and threaten many species which rely on ash.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Blaeberry Woodland
East Whitburn
35.32 ha (87.28 acres)
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Glas-na-Bradan Wood
The important landscape of Glas-na-Bradan Wood is home to lots of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
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How to attract butterflies to your garden
Learn how to encourage butterflies into your garden with butterfly-friendly plants, butterfly feeders and more.
Danielle Wesley • 13 Mar 2020
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How we are funded
Our work is funded by our dedicated members and supporters, gifts in wills, grants, trusts and partners. Here we outline what we raised in the last financial period and breakdown where it came from.
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Visiting woods
Love your woods
Our woods are home to amazing plants and animals and they're all free for people to enjoy responsibly. Show them you care with our top tips for your visit.
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Children's author Michael Morpurgo backs project bringing city children into nature and farming
The Woodland Trust is working with Farms for City Children, a charity founded by Michael and Clare Morpurgo to connect city children with nature and farming.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Speckled wood
Understated yet headstrong, the speckled wood spends its time basking in sun-dappled woodland and fiercely patrolling its patch.
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Faughan Valley Woodlands officially opens unveiling a haven for nature and people
Small fragmented woodlands along and across the River Faughan have been connected to benefit people, nature and climate in Northern Ireland.
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What gifts in wills have helped us achieve
When you remember us in your will, you protect the woods and trees you love for future generations. See for yourself how legacies are already making a huge difference.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, holm
With its evergreen leaves, the holm oak is a bold splash of colour in the winter months. It was first introduced in the 1500s and, though it’s not as adapted as our native oaks, it supports plenty of our wildlife.
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Safeguarding our woods with FSC® certification
Most of our woods are certified by FSC against the UKWAS standard. Find out what this means for our estate, and how we manage our woods sustainably.
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Scotland’s wildest wild apples gathered for ‘gene bank’ orchard in the Trossachs
A genetic refuge for Scotland’s wildest crab apple trees has been established at Woodland Trust Scotland’s Glen Finglas Estate in the Trossachs.
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Brynau Farm appeal, Neath
We’re helping the incredible ancient woodland at Brynau Farm to flourish, and we now have the chance to more than double the size of this site. Help us secure Cefn Morfudd to create a peaceful oasis for native wildlife.
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What’s the difference between a wood and a forest?
As we celebrate International Day of Forests, learn the difference between woods and forests and why they're both so important.
Eleanor Clark • 21 Mar 2018