Research report
The benefits to people of trees outside woods
PDF (1.48 MB)
Guidance and case studies
To assist government, local authorities and other decision makers, we offer practical solutions and guidance on best practice for a range of tree and woodland related issues.
Trees for people
Economic value of trees
Woodland indicators by parliamentary constituency
PDF (2.69 MB)
A research report comparing parliamentary constituencies on percentage woodland cover, accessible woodland figures and threats to woodland from development.
Urban woods and trees
Policy paper
Healthy trees, healthy places: the benefits of trees and woodland in urban environments
PDF (572 KB)
Policy paper
Greening the concrete jungle: the importance of urban trees and woods
PDF (1.50 MB)
Research report
Trees or turf? Best value in managing urban green space
PDF (1.52 MB)
Discussion paper
Trees in towns: managing water quality with trees and woodland
PDF (1.07 MB)
Discussion paper
Trees improve urban air quality
PDF (0.98 MB)
Consultation response
London Environment Strategy Consultation - response from the Woodland Trust
PDF (4.84 MB)
Planning and residential developments
Planners' manual for ancient woodland and veteran trees
PDF (3.37 MB)
Practical guidance for planners on embedding ancient woodland and veteran trees in decision making, recognising their value, and avoiding damage from development.
Practical guidance
Residential developments and trees: a guide for planners and developers
PDF (1.89 MB)
Policy paper
Local authority tree strategies - suggested policy to meet statutory biodiversity obligations
PDF (508 KB)
Practical guidance
Maximising the benefits of woods and trees for local authorities
PDF (549 KB)
Research report
Impacts of nearby development on ancient woodland
PDF (640 KB)
Research report
Impacts of nearby development on ancient woodland - addendum
PDF (8.52 MB)
Policy paper
Sustainable land management with trees and woods
PDF (4.29 MB)
Consultation response
Fixing our broken housing market: the Woodland Trust's response to the Housing White Paper
PDF (127 KB)
Agriculture and forestry
Our publications
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