Who are the Woodland Trust?
In 1972 a group of friends gathered round a kitchen table in Devon to discuss saving a local wood: that day the Woodland Trust was born.
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We are the Woodland Trust.
We want to see a UK rich in woods and trees.
Here's how we're making that a reality.
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We plant
We plant woods and trees to combat climate change, build a greener future for the UK and create havens for wildlife.
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We restore
We bring damaged ancient woods back to life. We restore these irreplaceable ecosystems so wildlife can thrive once again.
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We protect
We save woods and trees from decimation. We stand against needless destruction and lead the fight against tree pests and diseases.
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We care
We care for over 1,000 woods, keeping them open for you to explore and enjoy. We want to inspire a love for woods and trees for generations to come.
Our conservation work
All our work, whether policy or practice, is based on evidence and decades of experience.
State of UK woods and trees
State of UK woods and trees
The State of the UK’s Woods and Trees report focuses on the UK's native woods and trees. It outlines their current extent, condition and wildlife value, benefits, threats and what is being done to help them.
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Research and evidence
Find out how research and evidence underpins our approach to conservation policy and practice.
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Policy and practice
We work to influence government and policymakers to secure stronger protection for our valued woods and trees.
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Landscape-scale conservation
We're creating bigger, richer, better, more resilient landscapes for nature and people.