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Practical guidance
Ancient and veteran trees: An Assessment Guide
This guide describes our approach to conserving veteran trees, wherever they are. Covering a series of steps that you can follow as an adviser, advocate, landowner, or manager.
PDF (4.82 MB)
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Practical guidance
Integrating trees on farms and crofts in Scotland
It's time to manage land in a way that addresses ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agroforesty and woodland expansion projects in Scotland are key for integrating tree cover and agricultural land to complement farming systems, including crofting.
PDF (1.38 MB)
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Journal
Wood Wise – trees for water
Read the spring 2022 issue of Wood Wise, which explores the relationship between trees and water.
PDF (4.90 MB)
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Practical guidance
Tree charter toolkit
The Charter for Trees, Woods and People (the Tree Charter) sets out the principles for a society in which people and trees can stand stronger together. How can we all meaningfully give something back in return for fresh air, food, resources, shelter, careers and inspiration? We hope this toolkit offers you a starting point.
PDF (2.43 MB)
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Practical guidance
Tree species handbook
Our guide to choosing the best tree species when creating new woodland, with profiles of 50 tree and shrub species and 18 woodland communities.
PDF (13.70 MB)
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Practical guidance
Woodland creation guide
The Woodland Trust’s approach to woodland creation for people and wildlife.
PDF (42.34 MB)
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Journal
Report and accounts 2020-21
Produced annually, our report and accounts summarises our achievements, fundraising activity and expenditure over the 17-month period between January 2020 and May 2021. It also outlines our governance, reports back on our environmental impact, and lays out our ambitions for the coming months.
PDF (4.07 MB)
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Journal
Wood Wise - creating tomorrow's woods
Read the autumn 2021 issue of Wood Wise, all about how to create healthy woods for the future.
PDF (2.83 MB)
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Policy paper
Rhododendron in the rainforest: approaches to a growing problem
Without action, invasive rhododendron will increasingly dominate Scotland's rainforest. We're asking for a Rainforest Action Fund to tackle the issue.
PDF (7.41 MB)
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Practical guidance
Practical guidance on restoring your ancient woodland
An introductory summary of training modules by the Woodland Trust for restoring ancient woodland.
PDF (582 KB)