Publications

Journal

Wood Wise – trees and woodland in water management

The winter 2013 issue of Wood Wise discusses the use of trees and woodland for flood mitigation, river cooling, soil protection and farm management.

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Position statement

Ancient and veteran trees, parkland and wood pasture

The Woodland Trust believes all ancient and veteran trees should be valued and protected. More are also needed to become the ancient trees of the future.

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Journal

Wood Wise – woodland management for sun-loving butterflies

The autumn 2013 issue of Wood Wise examines how the careful management of open space in woodland can benefit declining butterflies such as fritillaries.

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Position statement

Trees and carbon – the Woodland Trust’s position

The Woodland Trust promotes tree planting and woodland creation as a means of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and combatting the effects of climate change.

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Journal

Wood Wise – tree pests and diseases

The summer 2013 issue of Wood Wise looks at the tree pests and diseases already causing problems in the UK, as well as potential future threats.

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Journal

Wood Wise – invasive species management in woodland habitats

The spring 2013 issue of Wood Wise focuses on invasive species and the threat they pose to the health of our woods, the economy and human health.

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Position statement

Hedges and hedgerows – the Woodland Trust's position

The Woodland Trust believes hedgerows should be protected, especially those with ancient features, and that more should be created to connect our landscape.

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Research report

The Pontbren Project – farmer-led uplands land management

The Pontbren Project, led by farmers in Mid Wales, uses woodland management and tree planting to improve efficiency in upland livestock farming.

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Case study

Cynllun Pontbren - Dull o reoli tir yn gynaliadwy yn yr ucheldiroedd, sy’n cael ei lywio gan ffermwyr

Mae’r adroddiad hwn yn amlinelli Prosiect Pontbren, a sefydlwyd gan grŵp o ffermwyr, cymdogion, yn ucheldiroedd Cymru. Mae’n esbonio sut y gwnaeth plannu coed a rheoli coetir ar eu ffermydd da byw, nid yn unig wella effeithlonrwydd, ond dod â manteision eraill hefyd.

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Position statement

Grey squirrel management – the Woodland Trust's position

The Woodland Trust supports the control of grey squirrels in areas where it can protect red squirrel populations and aid reintroduction programmes.

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