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Trees woods and wildlife
Penny bun
Weighty, fat and delicious with a cap like a crusty, well-baked bun. Penny buns, or ceps, are prized for their taste and benefits to woodland, tree and human health.
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About us
How we are run
We were established in 1972 and we are now the UK's largest woodland conservation charity.
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Partnerships
Simple Skincare
Skincare brand Simple is working with us to help restore and protect ancient woodland.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hawthorn
Named after the month in which it blooms and a sign that spring is turning to summer. The pale green leaves of this hedgerow staple are often the first to appear in spring, with an explosion of pretty pale-pink blossom in May. It simply teems with wildlife from bugs to birds.
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Trees woods and wildlife
European Tree of The Year
The UK Tree of the Year, the Skipinnish Oak, placed 7th in 2025's European Tree of the Year competition.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Candlesnuff fungus
Pallid, petite, a tumour-fighter. Candlesnuff fungi may be small but they are a medical force to be reckoned with.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Charcoal burner
Crumbly, tasty and ruddy, the charcoal burner is a favourite with chefs.
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Protecting trees and woods
Campaigns news archive
Explore the highlights of our major campaigns and success stories from the last few years.
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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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Protecting trees and woods
Our work with The Climate Coalition
We're an active member of The Climate Coalition, a group of over 100 organisations dedicated to limiting the impact of climate change on the people, places and life we love.