Publications

Policy paper

Our conservation principles and approach

A policy paper outlining the Woodland Trust’s six key principles for conservation in our own woods, when we work with others, and across all our activities.

PDF (2.67 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise – nature inspires education

The autumn 2017 issue of Wood Wise focuses on how connecting with nature can educate and inspire the environmental guardians and conservationists of the future.

PDF (1.87 MB)

Case study

Timber products from ancient woodland restoration

A case study demonstrating how one woodland owner is making restoration pay its way – by using extracted timber for flooring in a factory renovation project.

PDF (732 KB)

Case study

O lawr y goedwig i lawr y tŷ - cynhyrchu defnyddiau coed trwy adfer coetir hynafol

Mae Ray a Jeannie Turner wedi bod yn berchen ar Goed y Galchog a hynny ers 11 mlynedd. Heb gymorth grantiau, mae rhaid i dirfeddianwyr edrych am ffyrdd mwy creadigol i sicrhau fod adfer coetir yn talu amdano’i hun.

PDF (732 KB)

Research report

The role of trees outside woods - their ecological and landscape benefits

A report on the many ecological and landscape benefits offered by copses, hedgerows, lone trees and orchards in the UK, and why their protection is so important.

PDF (1.36 MB)

Practical guidance

Benefits of woods and trees for local authorities

This document provides guidance and advice for local government to better achieve its environmental ambitions.

PDF (549 KB)

Journal

Wood Wise – beguiling beetles

The summer 2017 issue of Wood Wise celebrates the UK’s tree-associated beetles, looking at their ecological requirements and their relationship with tree diseases.

PDF (4.85 MB)

Position statement

Tree health: biosecurity and plant imports

The Woodland Trust believes it is far more practical and cost-effective to prevent tree pest and diseases from entering the UK than to deal with an outbreak.

PDF (5.06 MB)

Case study

Tree planting for severe flooding on a lowland farm

A study investigating the impact and cost of severe annual flooding on a lowland farm and the role of tree planting as a management technique.

PDF (718 KB)

Position statement

Rewilding – the Woodland Trust's position

The Woodland Trust advocates the use of natural processes and species reintroduction to promote the conservation and expansion of wildlife.

PDF (1.49 MB)