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New Year, New Tree: Welsh households urged to consider a green resolution this January
Welsh households are being encouraged to make a green new year’s resolution by pledging to have a tree planted in their name in the National Forest for Wales.
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Practical guidance
Tree charter toolkit
The Charter for Trees, Woods and People (the Tree Charter) sets out the principles for a society in which people and trees can stand stronger together. How can we all meaningfully give something back in return for fresh air, food, resources, shelter, careers and inspiration? We hope this toolkit offers you a starting point.
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About us
Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs
We're bringing life back to neglected and fragmented ancient woods in Sussex to boost biodiversity and revitalise woodland skills.
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Blog
12 uncommon and rare woodland flowers
Woodland is home to some of the UK's rarest flowering plants. Some are weird. Some are mysterious. And all have fascinating stories to tell. You'll be lucky to track down some of these beauties, but they're worth it if you do.
Amy Lewis • 26 Jan 2018
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About us
Scotland
Scotland's woodland heritage is vast and varied, from the rugged Caledonian pinewoods to the rare and fragile temperate rainforests. We work to protect, restore, and create woods for wildlife and people.
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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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Protecting trees and woods
Campaign in your community
Local communities taking action is the most effective way to protect woods and trees. Need help? Check out our useful resources.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beetles
There are 4,000 recorded species of beetle in Britain, and more than 1,000 live in trees and woodland habitats.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Crickets and grasshoppers
Whether they're chirruping in the tree tops or jumping around on the forest floor, many crickets and grasshoppers are found in woodland.
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Case study
Adding value to timber from sustainably managed woods
The removal of non-native conifers is key to ancient woodland restoration. Timber extraction can also generate revenue for landowners, as this case study shows.
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