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Trees woods and wildlife
Otter
An elusive carnivore well-suited to land and water. With sweet-smelling spraint and a playful nature, otters are making a comeback. Find out what they eat, where they live and how to spot them.
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Press centre
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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Blog
Foraging in November and December: edible wild plants
Don't be put off by short days and cold, damp weather as winter arrives. There are still wild foraging treats to brighten your days. Here are some favourites.
Rory Morrow • 26 Nov 2024
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chiffchaff
A dainty warbler named after its song. Chiffchaffs are increasingly taking advantage of the UK’s warming climate by staying here all year long.
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Plant trees
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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Protecting trees and woods
Neighbourhood planning
Woods and trees can help make your community a healthier, wealthier and happier place to live and work.
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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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Blog
What are the effects of global warming in the UK? And how can we make a difference?
Global warming is affecting the UK. Find out the changes we are already seeing, the changes to come, and how we can fight back.
Nick Atkinson • 24 Apr 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hazel
Catkins resembling lambs tails, and late-summer nuts. Hazel is one of the most useful trees for its bendy stems and as a conservation saviour. And its nuts are loved by people, squirrels and hazel dormice.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Spruce, Sitka
Imposing, aged, useful. The Sitka spruce accounts for around half of commercial plantations, and though it’s not as valuable as our native trees, it shelters birds and small mammals.