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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 (5.51 MB)
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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.
Our expert contributors discuss the important contribution that our report makes to the body of scientific evidence for UK woodland conservation, and how this evidence can be used to inform action. If you would like to subscribe to future Wood Wise issues, please email woodwise@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
PDF (4.29 MB)
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Research report
State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2021
This State of the UK’s Woods and Trees report is the first to present important facts and trends focusing predominantly on our native woods and trees.
PDF (28.18 MB)
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Discussion paper
Manifesto for the 2021 Welsh Parliament elections
Our manifesto outlines how trees can play a vital role in addressing the nature and climate crisis. They can help us rebuild an economy that's resilient to climate change, good for our wellbeing and nature-rich - one that's fit for present, and future generations.
PDF (4.78 MB)
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Discussion paper
Maniffesto ar gyfer Etholiadau Senedd Cymru 2021
Yn ein manifesto rydyn ni’n dangos sut gall coed ein helpu yr adeg yma i fynd i’r afael a’r argyfwng natur a hinsawdd ac adeiladu economi sy’n gydnerth o ran yr hinsawdd a chymdeithas lle mae natur yn gyforiog, un sy’n addas i genedlaethau’r presennol a’r dyfodol.
PDF (4.77 MB)
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Discussion paper
Manifesto for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
Woods and trees offer solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing our society. Good stewardship of the nation’s native woodlands will reap huge rewards. But the needs of our woods and trees must be in the minds of the next Government.
PDF (3.55 MB)
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Practical guidance
Ancient woodland restoration module 5 - maximising ecological integrity
Practical guidance on accumulating more old growth characteristics, better space and dynamism, water and air quality, reintroductions and the integrity of wider landscapes.
PDF (8.97 MB)
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Position statement
Tree provenance in a changing climate - the Woodland Trust's position
The Woodland Trust’s approach to resilience in the face of climate change focuses on utilising seed sourced from appropriate local provenances which the evidence shows will be best adapted to local conditions into the future.
PDF (281 KB)
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Journal
Wood Wise - woods in waiting
Read the autumn 2020 issue of Wood Wise, our tree and woodland conservation magazine, which discusses the importance of natural regeneration for expanding tree and woodland cover in the UK.
PDF (5.28 MB)
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Research briefing
Trees on hen ranges are a haven for wildlife
This briefing highlights how various wildlife species benefit from trees on hen ranges using findings from surveys across nine sites in Cumbria from 2016-2019.
PDF (702 KB)