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
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
Practical guidance
Planners' manual for ancient woodland and veteran trees
PDF (3.37 MB)
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)
Neighbourhood planning
Woods and trees can help make your community a healthier, wealthier and happier place to live and work.
Get the most out of your neighbourhood planAgriculture and forestry
MOREwoods
Want to plant 500+ trees as woodland on at least half a hectare? Apply for saplings, advice and funding with our MOREwoods scheme.
Discover more about applying for MOREwoods
Our publications
Explore our database of publications, reports, case studies and documents on woodland conservation, our work and influencing national policy.
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