Our woods
Winter Hill fire still smoking at Smithills
The fire at Smithills had officially been declared out, but after smoke was spotted again, we’re urging visitors to take care of the site and themselves.
Smithills update after the Winter Hill fire
One of the largest scale incidents we've faced took place this summer when the top of the Smithills Estate was engulfed in flames. We take a look at how the site is doing now and what the future holds.
Princess Royal officially opens Wales' First World War Centenary Wood
The Princess Royal officially opened Wales First World War Centenary Wood, Coed Ffos Las, in the Gwendraeth Valley, Carmarthenshire.
Take a walk on the wild side at Brackfield Wood
Introducing the wildflowers and wild inhabitants of beautiful Brackfield Wood, our Centenary Wood in Northern Ireland.
Osprey chick brings good news to Loch Arkaig
Our camera nest at Loch Arkaig may have failed this year, but a healthy chick has been raised successfully. Life goes on for our pair Louis and Aila and we think we have solved the mystery of how a pine marten managed to reach their clutch.
News from our June board meeting
Find out what was discussed at our June board meeting, and hear the latest on the Winter Hill fire impact on Smithills Estate.
Winter Hill fire still burns at Smithills
We won’t have the true picture until the fire fades, but we already know the Winter Hill fire has damaged hundreds of hectares at Smithills Estate.
Winter Hill fire will have devastating effects on Smithills’ nature
It’s a tough week at the Trust as we wait to see how the Winter Hill fire near Bolton has affected Smithills Estate, our largest site in England.
Faughan Valley: from fragments to thriving forests
We’re on a mission to futureproof Northern Ireland’s Faughan Valley landscape. It’s good news for wildlife and for the people who live in, work in, or visit the valley.
Loch Arkaig ignites interest for Scottish pinewood survey
We hosted a special training event at Loch Arkaig to help equip the new generation of surveyors – and we were honoured to have Professor Bunce as our special guest.
