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Deer in Scotland: a way forward?
Deer numbers in Scotland have doubled since 1990, posing a growing barrier to woodland creation and restoration.
Simon Ritchie • 26 Apr 2024
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Lauren Child helps children smile with free trees
Much-loved children’s author Lauren Child has urged schools and community groups across the UK to take advantage of the Woodland Trust’s free trees scheme.
Owen Phillips • 28 Mar 2024
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Gallai dull teg a hyblyg fodloni gofynion gorchudd coed ar gyfer ffermydd Cymru
Gall cyllid teg a dull hyblyg wneud y gofyniad gorchudd coed lleiaf o 10% yn gyraeddadwy ar gyfer y rhan fwyaf o ffermydd, medd Coed Cadw yng Nghymru.
Lydia Tomkinson • 12 Mar 2024
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How can we fund new woodland against a backdrop of cuts?
A 41% cut to anything is a big deal. But when it amounts to £32,000,000, it’s a massive deal. That’s the scale of the cut that the 2024-25 Scottish Budget imposes on woodland grants.
Simon Ritchie • 01 Mar 2024
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Fair and flexible approach could meet tree cover requirement for Welsh farms
Fair funding and a flexible approach can make the 10% minimum tree cover requirement achievable for most farms, says the Woodland Trust in Wales.
Lydia Tomkinson • 22 Feb 2024
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Children's author Michael Morpurgo backs project bringing city children into nature and farming
The Woodland Trust is working with Farms for City Children, a charity founded by Michael and Clare Morpurgo to connect city children with nature and farming.
Andy Bond • 09 Feb 2024
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Our statement on new Government ELM announcement on funding for farmers
Our response to Steve Barclay's Oxford Conference announcement regarding Environmental Land Management payments for farmers.
Andy Bond • 04 Jan 2024
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Woodland Trust seeks major new corporate partner to empower young people through ‘Funding for the Future’
The Woodland Trust, recognised as the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, is boldly seeking out the perfect business to work in partnership with to support an ambitious new programme of work.
Julie Ellerby • 06 Dec 2023
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Tree equity map shows less affluent areas have less tree cover
People in less affluent areas have lower levels of tree cover and a higher risk of health problems from poor air quality, new online tree equity map reveals.
Andy Bond • 05 Dec 2023
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Politicians plant six millionth tree of the Northern Forest
A host of dignitaries joined together to plant the six millionth tree of the Northern Forest, marking five years since the start of the ambitious project to link up Liverpool and Hull with trees.
Andy Bond • 01 Dec 2023
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Scotland’s wildest wild apples gathered for ‘gene bank’ orchard in the Trossachs
A genetic refuge for Scotland’s wildest crab apple trees has been established at Woodland Trust Scotland’s Glen Finglas Estate in the Trossachs.
George Anderson • 30 Nov 2023
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Groundbreaking scientific research project at Snaizeholme will tackle the impacts of extreme weather
One of the biggest pieces of scientific research ever undertaken in the English uplands will tackle the impacts of extreme weather.
Andy Bond • 17 Nov 2023
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First trees planted as charity tees up to turn abandoned golf course into wildlife haven
School children are set to plant the first of 30,000 trees at Frodsham, Cheshire in an ambitious project to turn fairways into forest and greens into glades.
Andy Bond • 08 Nov 2023
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It’s time to harness growing interest in agroforestry
We reflect on the 2023 Agroforestry Show and a recent farm visit with Labour’s Shadow Farming Minister, Daniel Zeichner MP.
Emily Hunter • 06 Oct 2023
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Logging horse and 'Water Horse' team up to revive ancient Highland forest
The newest form of timber transport has teamed up with the oldest, in a bid to restore a spectacular remnant of Caledonian pinewood and Scotland’s rainforest.
George Anderson • 02 Oct 2023
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Faughan Valley Woodlands officially opens unveiling a haven for nature and people
Small fragmented woodlands along and across the River Faughan have been connected to benefit people, nature and climate in Northern Ireland.
Lynsey Nixon • 01 Aug 2023
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Canny cows tune in to “moosical” beats to protect an ancient hill fort from invaders
A clever herd of cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye Valley.
Andy Bond • 20 Jul 2023
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Trees on farms vital for food, climate and nature: new event to share groundbreaking research
Trees could be the key to ensuring food production amidst climate change and biodiversity loss, according to farmers and researchers who will be leading the charge at the UK's first agroforestry show.
Andy Bond • 12 Jul 2023
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Windrush elders plant commemorative woodland grove
A new woodland grove has been planted in Neath to commemorate 75 years since HMT Empire Windrush docked in England on 22 June 1948.
Sophie Thomas • 22 Jun 2023
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Tree planting progress ‘near glacial' as Government releases new figures
Government tree planting figures published today show that targets to create new woodland in England have been missed again.
Natalie Stephenson • 15 Jun 2023
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Million pound grant to 'roll out rainforest' around Scottish mountain
Woodland Trust Scotland is to receive £1m+ through the Forestry Grant Scheme to expand rare Scottish rainforest around the slopes of a Highland mountain.
George Anderson • 25 May 2023
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Woodland Trust acquires new land connected to Mourne Park
The Trust has been able to extend Mourne Park, a special site for restoration and conservation in Northern Ireland, with 32 hectares of neighbouring land.
Glynis Watt • 24 May 2023
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Success for Wales-wide tree planting project as 300,000 trees find homes
Thousands of households have planted trees through the My Tree, Our Forest project, helping to kickstart a National Forest for Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 22 May 2023
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More than 500,000 trees to be planted with the Woodland Trust in honour of Queen Elizabeth II
New trees and woodland will be established across the UK thanks to a ground-breaking initiative to celebrate Her late Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 09 May 2023
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Hundreds of trees planted by Kate Humble with support from Welsh Woodland Trust
Kate Humble has planted hundreds of trees on her property with support from Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 21 Apr 2023
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Giant boost for nature in Yorkshire Dales as charity plans huge native woodland
One of the boldest projects in the English uplands is about to start with the first trees to go in the ground at Snaizeholme in the Yorkshire Dales.
Andy Bond • 17 Apr 2023
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Tidgrove partners with Woodland Trust as ‘Platinum Wood’ honours Queen
Tidgrove Warren in Hampshire, a former farm with royal connections, has been unveiled as the latest 70-acre tribute to the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Owen Phillips • 06 Apr 2023
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Claim free trees to help Woodland Trust fight climate change and reach five-million milestone
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and communities to join the fight against climate change and nature loss – and reach a remarkable five million free trees planted since 2020 – by taking advantage of its latest tree-pack giveaway.
Owen Phillips • 23 Mar 2023
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UK’s first Agroforestry Show to explore the perks of farming with trees
Hundreds of farmers and foresters can discover the benefits of farming with trees for sustainable food production in the UK’s first Agroforestry Show.
Andy Bond • 23 Mar 2023
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Young people's climate anxiety is soaring due to lack of access to green space
One in three young people in Britain are scared (33%), sad (34%) or pessimistic (34%) about climate change, with 28% feeling “overwhelmed”, according to a YouGov poll.
Owen Phillips • 21 Mar 2023
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Sophie and the Salad Garden: unbe-leaf-able effort gives people in Cardiff free trees
A volunteer from Cardiff is demonstrating the power of community spirit by encouraging local residents to take part in the My Tree, Our Forest tree giveaway.
Sophie Thomas • 10 Mar 2023
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A huge win for irreplaceable ancient woodland
Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland has had a stay of execution after Center Parcs abandoned its plans to develop a new village within this irreplaceable habitat.
Natalie Stephenson • 10 Feb 2023
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Royal Navy worker helps tackle climate change by planting a tree online
Royal Navy worker Leah Ravuoco is urging others to take 60 seconds to have a tree planted in their name.
Sophie Thomas • 09 Feb 2023
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Response to publication of Environmental Land Management policy
Defra's Environmental Land Management prospectus gives some welcome clarity but won’t bring the change needed to tackle to climate and biodiversity crises.
Natalie Stephenson • 26 Jan 2023
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Denbighshire family hopes to create space for nature this New Year thanks to tree giveaway
A mum from Prestatyn can’t wait to embrace nature and encourage new wildlife into her garden after taking part in a tree giveaway scheme.
Sophie Thomas • 17 Jan 2023
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Scotland’s first ‘Platinum Woods’ announced, as scheme is extended until March
New 70-acre woodlands commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II have been created at Traquair in the Borders and at Glen Kyllachy on Speyside.
George Anderson • 16 Jan 2023
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New Year, New Tree: Welsh households urged to consider a green resolution this January
Welsh households are being encouraged to make a green new year’s resolution by pledging to have a tree planted in their name in the National Forest for Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 10 Jan 2023
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Dismay at Environment Act targets
Read our response to the legally binding Environment Act targets announced by Government on 16 December.
Steve Marsh • 21 Dec 2022
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Former golf course becomes wooded haven for wildlife
A former golf course in north Cheshire is to be transformed by the Woodland Trust into a haven for nature and a wild place for communities to visit for years to come.
Andy Bond • 05 Dec 2022
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Farmers share tales of 'living legends' and nature on their land
From an ancient oak which survived a hit from a Lancaster Bomber in World War Two to a 150-year-old pear tree – classically taken portraits tell a story of how farmers are helping to protect ancient and veteran trees.
Andy Bond • 24 Nov 2022
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Farming with trees is key to net zero, new research shows
A new Woodland Trust report shows how increasing agroforestry – farming with trees - in England is essential to meet nature and climate targets
Andy Bond • 01 Nov 2022
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Woodland Trust to plant first tree at new Exmouth site
The Woodland Trust has set out its plans to create a haven for wildlife at Yonder Oak Wood.
Andy Bond • 13 Oct 2022
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New project to restore important Welsh rivers
The Woodland Trust in Wales (Coed Cadw) has teamed up with Natural Resources Wales to improve the condition of four important rivers in South Wales.
Sophie Thomas • 20 Sep 2022
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Young people celebrate creating a forest in three years
In 2019, the Woodland Trust led young people and the local community on a mission to plant 250,000 trees and transform a Derbyshire site into the nation’s first Young People’s Forest.
Andy Bond • 15 Aug 2022
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New urban wood near Hainault Forest for the Platinum Jubilee
A new wood, planted by the Woodland Trust on the doorstep of an urban community, is paying a “magnificent” tribute to Her Majesty The Queen for her Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 04 Aug 2022
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Woodland Trust helps National Trust plant 70-acre wood on Wimpole Farm
The Woodland Trust and National Trust are planting 90,000 trees to transform a working farm into a haven for wildlife, including a new wood celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 24 Jun 2022
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Woodland Trust Northern Ireland opens Glas-na-Bradan Wood
Woodland Trust thanks funders and volunteers for their support as the first phase of work and planting are completed on the new Belfast site.
Glynis Watt • 15 Jun 2022
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£2 million raised to help charity buy Devonshire site
The Woodland Trust has successfully secured funds to buy and transform a wooded wildlife haven in Devon.
Andy Bond • 11 Apr 2022
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Charity secures more land for nature in the Yorkshire Dales
The Woodland Trust has doubled the land it owns at Snaizeholme, near Hawes, having secured a significant extension.
Andy Bond • 06 Apr 2022
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Conservation cows get new winter home at Loch Venachar
Woodland Trust Scotland has extended its Glen Finglas estate in the Trossachs. The land will be a new winter home for the cattle whose grazing helps conserve the rare habitats.
George Anderson • 09 Mar 2022
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Burghley House to be first Platinum Jubilee 70-acre wood
Lincolnshire's Burghley House is the fitting location for the Woodland Trust’s first confirmed 70-acre wood in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Owen Phillips • 02 Mar 2022
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Woodland Trust announces partnership with Assynt Foundation
The Assynt Foundation and Woodland Trust Scotland have entered a 30-year partnership to revitalise Glencanisp and Drumrunie Estates in the North-west highlands.
George Anderson • 23 Dec 2021
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Woodland Trust Scotland Buys Highland Estate
Woodland Trust Scotland has completed the purchase of the 4,500-acre Couldoran Estate in Wester Ross, a site it plans to transform for the benefit of people and wildlife.
George Anderson • 09 Dec 2021
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Charity to create 70-acre woods for Platinum Jubilee
A plan to create dozens of 70-acre woods in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 has been unveiled by the Woodland Trust.
Owen Phillips • 18 Nov 2021
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£14.8m boost to plant over a million trees in the Northern Forest
Almost £15 million of funding will be pumped into the Northern Forest in the next year with just over one million new trees (at least 670 hectares) established.
Andy Bond • 27 Sep 2021
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Woodland Trust launches plastic free planting pledge
The Woodland Trust is set to revolutionise the conservation sector as it pledges to end the use of all plastic tree shelters from its sites by the end of the year.
Andy Bond • 07 Jul 2021
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Official planting figures show urgent need for more actionRead our response to the latest National Statistics on woodland released on 17 June 2021.
Steve Marsh • 17 Jun 2021
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Woodland Trust buys ancient woodland in Kingdom of Mourne
The Trust has taken ownership of 156 hectares of Northern Ireland's Mourne Park estate with ambitions to restore ancient woodland and open it to the public.
Glynis Watt • 24 May 2021
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Coedwigoedd a choed Cymru 'dan fygythiad difrifol' yn ol adroddiad newydd
Mae adroddiad newydd gan y Woodland Trust yn darparu tystiolaeth o ganlyniadau peri-fygythiol niferus i goedwigoedd a choed ledled y DU.
Llinos Humphreys • 15 Apr 2021
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New report reveals serious threat to Welsh woods and trees
A Woodland Trust report provides evidence of multiple threats that pose catastrophic consequences for woods and trees across the UK.
Llinos Humphreys • 15 Apr 2021
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Woodland Trust £2.9 million to fund trees and green spaces for local communities
The Trust has given communities a boost by providing much needed funding for cash strapped local authorities to plant trees and create green spaces.
Andy Bond • 11 Mar 2021