Publications

Research report

Unlocking the potential for trees and crofts in Scotland: Payment options for integrating trees into farming systems

Our suite of oven-ready payment options for tree planting on farms, endorsed by the National Farmers Union Scotland and the Scottish Crofting Federation, should make the Scottish Government's job of reforming our agricultural support system easier and fairer for farmers and the environment.

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Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025

Four years after the groundbreaking State of the UK's Woods and Trees report, the Woodland Trust is once again assessing the health of the UK's woods and trees – revealing the latest evidence and analysis to support the urgent action needed to protect and restore woodlands. 

PDF (12.74 MB)

Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for Wales 

A policy summary report for Wales based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.

PDF (4.15 MB)

Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for Northern Ireland

A policy summary report for Northern Ireland based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.

PDF (6.28 MB)

Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for Scotland

A policy summary report for Scotland based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.

PDF (7.04 MB)

Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for England 

A policy summary report for England based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.

PDF (7.02 MB)

Research report

Cyflwr Coedwigoedd a Choed y DU 2025 – crynodeb ar gyfer Cymru

Adroddiad cryno ar bolisi ar gyfer Cymru yn seiliedig ar y dystiolaeth o adroddiad Cyflwr Coed a Choedwigoedd y DU 2025.

PDF (3.99 MB)

Practical guidance

Recognising and categorising ancient and other veteran trees

Ancient and veteran trees provide irreplaceable benefits to people and wildlife, but they can be difficult to recognise and categorise. Read our guide to confidently and reliably identify these living legends.

PDF (3.35 MB)

Position statement

Urban trees and forests – the Woodland Trust's position

Urban trees provide vital benefits to people and nature, but not everyone has equal access to this critical green infrastructure. Read our views on protecting, restoring and creating urban forests.

PDF (2.01 MB)

Policy paper

Funding nature recovery in England

Creating a healthy, resilient natural environment will require billions of pounds of investment. We outline what needs to happen to fund nature recovery in England.

PDF (1.64 MB)

Journal

Report and accounts 2023–2024

Produced annually, our report and accounts summarises our achievements, fundraising activity and expenditure between 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024. It also outlines our governance, reports back on our environmental impact, and lays out our ambitions for the coming months.

PDF (14.21 MB)

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Scotland

This report shows the central role that native woods and trees must play in restoring nature in Scotland, and how the government and local authorities can help.

PDF (3.03 MB)

Journal

Report and accounts 2022–2023

Produced annually, our report and accounts summarises our achievements, fundraising activity and expenditure between 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023. It also outlines our governance, reports back on our environmental impact, and lays out our ambitions for the coming months.

PDF (4.77 MB)

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Northern Ireland

This report outlines the critical role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature, and how the government and local authorities can ensure nature’s recovery is embedded in local plans.

PDF (2.58 MB)

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Wales

This report shows the central role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature in Wales, and how the government and local authorities can help. The report is also available in Welsh.

PDF (18.56 MB)

Policy paper

Coed a choedwigoedd: wrth galon adferiad byd natur yng Nghymru

Mae’r adroddiad hwn yn dangos y rôl ganolog y mae’n rhaid i goedwigoedd a choed naturiol a lled-naturiol brodorol ei chwarae wrth adfer natur yng Nghymru, a sut y gall y llywodraeth ac awdurdodau lleol helpu.

PDF (18.60 MB)

Position statement

Trees and peat in the nature and climate crises - the Woodland Trust's view

We're taking steps to ensure we protect and prevent the degradation of valuable peatlands for the climate and nature recovery.

PDF (2.04 MB)

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in England

This report shows the central role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature, and how the government and local authorities can embed nature's recovery in local plans.

PDF (4.96 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise – nature-positive economy

Read the summer 2023 issue of Wood Wise, which explores the new narrative of a nature-positive economy.

PDF (8.89 MB)

Practical guidance

Site Assessment Handbook

This handbook will help you gather information on your site to help you create your own woodland. It guides you through four assessment stages and offers advice on growing the right trees in the right place.

PDF (4.65 MB)