Types of trees and woods

When you say 'trees and woods' most people have an idea in their heads of what you mean but, in fact, in the UK you find very many different kinds of trees and woodland.

Trees and woods can be grouped or categorised in different ways. Here at the Trust we find that the following categories a useful starting point: 

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