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Atlantic Woodland Alliance launched to save Scotland’s rainforest
Some of Scotland’s largest nature conservation organisations are coming together in a bid to save the country’s dwindling rainforests - found on the west coast from Wester Ross down to Argyll.
Young people to plant first trees of pioneering new forest
Hundreds of young people gathered on a former coal mine site as they planted the first trees of Britain’s first Young People’s Forest.
The search is on for the most spectacular trees
The Woodland Trust is searching for the most loved, visually stunning tree, with the most fascinating story, for Tree of the Year 2019.
A woodland dedication is a truly unique gift for Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, you can dedicate a tree or woodland to your dad.
Ash dieback is predicted to cost £15 billion in Britain
A team of researchers including the Woodland Trust has calculated the true economic cost of ash dieback. The predictions are staggering, including the estimated total cost of ash dieback to the UK.
Woodland Trust supports calls to halt HS2 site clearance
The Woodland Trust has welcomed calls by more than 40 local councils to stop advance site clearance for HS2.
UK needs 50 million new trees per year to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Committee on Climate Change’s report published today outlines the stark increase in woodland expansion needed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Poet branches out into a greener future
Wales’ former National Poet, Gillian Clarke, has been busy planting trees at her smallholding. And thanks to the Welsh Government’s Glastir Woodland Creation scheme, all farmers and landowners are being encouraged follow her example.
Woodland Trust saves veteran trees from the chop in Cheltenham
Ancient and veteran trees in Cheltenham have been saved from the chop thanks to dogged campaigning by the Woodland Trust and the Ancient Tree Forum.
Relax into summer with some woodland yoga
Experience the relaxation of practising yoga in a natural woodland setting
