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Last chance to save Britain’s ash trees?

We're urging ministers to strengthen the UK’s biosecurity measures after the emerald ash borer, a tree pest responsible for killing millions of ash trees in the US, was detected for the first time in the EU.

Ryan Priest  •  03 Nov 2026

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Government urged to back British-grown trees after import figures released

New figures have highlighted the UK’s dependence on imported trees despite increasing demand for woodland creation, greener towns and cities, and nature recovery.

Ryan Priest  •  30 Oct 2026

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Wentwood becomes majority broadleaf woodland for first time in a century

Wentwood was planted extensively with conifers during the last century but has become predominantly native broadleaf for the first time in around 100 years, following two decades of restoration.

The Woodland Trust  •  19 Oct 2026

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Coed Gwent yn goetir llydanddail yn bennaf am y tro cyntaf ers canrif

Mae coetir hynafol lle plannwyd coed conwydd yn helaeth yn ystod y ganrif ddiwethaf wedi dod yn goetir llydanddail brodorol yn bennaf am y tro cyntaf ers rhyw 100 mlynedd.

The Woodland Trust  •  19 Oct 2026

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'Bendy Tree' wins UK Tree of the Year in first for Northern Ireland

An astonishing wych elm in County Down has been crowned 2026 winner of the popular annual competition to find the nation’s favourite tree.

Rosa Johnston-Flint  •  08 Oct 2026

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New figures show over 13 million trees planted in the Northern Forest

Over 13 million trees have now taken root since 2018 as part of the Northern Forest, in an area that stretches from Liverpool to the Humber Estuary.

Erica Rees  •  25 Sept 2026

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Ministerial visit showcases innovative agroforestry project

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited a groundbreaking agroforestry project developed by local farmer Jeremy Hamilton, highlighting the growing role that trees can play in supporting sustainable and resilient farming across Northern Ireland.

Michelle McCaughtry  •  18 Aug 2026

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Largest loss of English ancient woodland this century “horrifying” says leading conservation charity

The Trust strongly objects to proposals that place Oaken Wood under threat, after Kent County Council voted to support a quarry expansion that would destroy the ancient woodland.

Kate John  •  06 Aug 2026

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Tree of the Year shortlist announced showcasing UK's toughest trees

Ten tenacious trees that have defied gravity, faced the elements and even taken a hit from a cannonball are contending to be crowned UK Tree of the Year.

Rosa Johnston-Flint  •  22 Jul 2026

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Towns and cities need more trees to tackle soaring temperatures 

England’s ‘tree deserts’ need more trees to tackle soaring temperatures in towns and cities, according to a new report.

Kate John  •  17 Jul 2026