UK woodlandIn the last 100 years, 46 broadleaved woodland species have become extinct in the UK. Ancient woodlandOur version of the ‘rainforest’, ancient woodland is home to more threatened species than any other UK habitat and is irreplaceable. Ancient treesThe oldest tree in the UK and perhaps in Europe is believed to be the Fortingall Yew near Aberfeldy in Scotland, and is thought to be 5,000 years old Woodland Trust factsEveryone can enjoy visiting more than 1,000 sites in our care, covering 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of land. |