
Ancient woodland is special
Our ancient woodland is our richest terrestrial habitat for wildlife, home to more threatened species than any other.
Find out whyAncient woods have been around for many centuries – long enough to develop into ecosystems that are rich, complex and irreplaceable.
Officially it is woodland that has existed since 1600AD, but many are much older than this. Some may even link back to the original woodland that covered the UK around 10,000 years ago after the last Ice Age.
Much of what remains has been damaged by planting with non-native conifers or colonisation by invasive species.
Thank you to both the National Lottery Players and the Heritage Lottery Fund for your £1.9 million grant, which has enabled us to deliver the Ancient Woodland Restoration Programme nationwide. With your support we have:
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, woodland owners, our project partners and the Ancient Woodland Restoration team who have made this project such a success. We look forward to many more years of being able to protect these precious habitats through the legacy of the project.
Our ancient woodland is our richest terrestrial habitat for wildlife, home to more threatened species than any other.
Find out whyOur knowledge-sharing workshops are aimed at woodland owners and professionals who are interested in ancient woodland restoration.
See our eventsWe work with landowners and managers promoting ancient woodland restoration management and techniques.
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