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Claim free trees to help Woodland Trust fight climate change and reach five-million milestone

The Woodland Trust is urging schools and communities to join the fight against climate change and nature loss – and reach a remarkable five million free trees planted since 2020 – by taking advantage of its latest tree-pack giveaway.

Trees woods and wildlife

Violet click beetle

Glimmering and rare, the violet click beetle is only found in three places in the UK. This elusive beetle is entirely reliant on the decaying wood of ash and beech trees.

Practical guidance

Ancient woodland restoration - maximising ecological integrity

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

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Plant trees

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. 

Trees woods and wildlife

Holly

Festive, neat and prickly. Holly is a well-loved shrub that shelters birds and gives hedgehogs a cosy place to hibernate.

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Woodland Trust announces Tony Hall – Lord Hall of Birkenhead as new chair

The Woodland Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Hall – Lord Hall of Birkenhead as the charity’s new chair. He will take up the role in June 2024.

Partnerships

Bettys & Taylors Group

Bettys & Taylors Group are partnering with the Woodland Trust at its flagship woodland creation project in the Yorkshire Dales.