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Sweet chestnut blight

This fungus infects trees through fissures or wounds, and it has the potential to have a significant impact on our historic sweet chestnut woods.

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Meet the people behind our work: Loch Arkaig

Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Loch Arkaig Pine Forest so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.

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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.

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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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. 

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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New population of rare heath fritillary found in Kent

The heath fritillary, one of the UK’s rarest butterflies, has been discovered for the first time at the Woodland Trust’s Victory Wood in Kent.

Trees woods and wildlife

Why woods are good for our health and wellbeing

Along with improving our quality of life, woods and green spaces can help make us physically and mentally healthier.