
Fight for our planet
There's no better way to support our work. Join us and help us increase and protect the UK's carbon-locking trees and woods.
Become a member todayWhen it comes to climate change, our message is clear: native woods and trees are one of the best ways to tackle the climate crisis.
We're pledging to get 50 million trees in the ground over the next five years, helping to put the UK on track to meet its carbon net-zero target.
As the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, we're committed in our priorities to expand, restore and protect woods and trees.
Find out how we're doing it and how you can get involved...
Protecting trees and woods
Five years. 50 million trees. That's our ambitious aim to help tackle climate change. Find out how you can get involved.
Support us
Capturing and storing carbon from the atmosphere is vital in the fight against climate change. By making a donation, you’ll help protect and add to this extensive carbon store.
Visiting woods
Timings in natural, seasonal events such as the arrival of migratory birds or leaves budding helps us understand the effects of climate change on wildlife. You can help us do it.
Protecting trees and woods
We're an active member of The Climate Coalition, a group of over 100 organisations dedicated to limiting the impact of climate change on the people, places and life we love.
Woodland Trust Shop
Do your bit for climate change. Help us get millions more native trees in the ground by planting a tree in your garden.
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There's no better way to support our work. Join us and help us increase and protect the UK's carbon-locking trees and woods.
Become a member todayTrees woods and wildlife
Planting more trees is the best climate change solution. Find out how trees lock up carbon and how many we need to reach the UK's carbon net zero target by 2050.
Trees woods and wildlife
Climate change means we will see more extreme weather events. Find out how native trees and woods we can help us manage flooding and lessen its devastating effects.
Policy paper
How to increase tree cover and address the nature and climate emergency. We set out key recommendations for the UK's national and local governments.
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Position statement
The Woodland Trust protects and restores woodland, increasing the resilience of natural ecosystems in the face of challenges posed by climate change.
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Position statement
The Woodland Trust promotes tree planting and woodland creation as a means of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and combatting the effects of climate change.
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Position statement
The Woodland Trust’s approach to resilience in the face of climate change focuses on utilising seed sourced from appropriate local provenances which the evidence shows will be best adapted to local conditions into the future.
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Journal
Read the spring 2020 issue of Wood Wise, all about how trees can simultaneously tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
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Practical guidance
A guide to the effects of climate change on ancient trees, and the measures that can be taken to improve their resilience and prolong their life.
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Practical guidance
Practical guidance on using trees to shade rivers, helping freshwater habitats and species such as trout and salmon withstand the effects of climate change.
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Blog
Karen Hornigold • 27 Jul 2020
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Rachel Hoskins • 22 Jan 2020
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Nick Atkinson • 24 Apr 2019
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Nick Atkinson • 04 Mar 2019
There's no better way to support our work. Join us and help us increase and protect the UK's carbon-locking trees and woods.
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