Publications

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)

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)

Practical guidance

Woodland creation guide

The Woodland Trust’s approach to woodland creation for people and wildlife.

PDF (42.34 MB)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Practical guidance

Ancient and veteran trees: Caring for special trees on farms

This guide helps identify ancient and veteran trees on farming land, and highlights their importance. It provides information on how to protect trees and secure their future.

PDF (2.28 MB)

Practical guidance

Ancient woodland restoration module 4 - recovery of the wider ecosystem

Practical guidance on restoring the wider woodland ecosystem, transforming plantations on ancient woodland sites (PAWS) through gradual and more rapid approaches, managing young stands, and operational considerations and constraints.

PDF (4.76 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise - evidence for action

This issue of Wood Wise delves deeper into some of the issues highlighted in our landmark State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2021 report.

PDF (6.94 MB)