Publications

Practical guidance

Natural flood management guidance - woody dams, deflectors and diverters

Practical guidance on the use of woody debris to improve river health, hold back flood water, store sediments and create habitat for spawning fish and other wildlife.

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Policy paper

Local authority tree strategies - suggested policy to meet statutory biodiversity obligations

The Woodland Trust calls all local authorities to produce Trees and Woodland Strategy as part of their Local Plan. Here we give best practice guidance and examples.

PDF (508 KB)

Journal

Wood Wise – marvellous mammals

The summer 2016 issue of Wood Wise spotlights the many mammals that call UK woodlands home, and the projects to bring them back to old haunts.

PDF (1.56 MB)

Position statement

The Woodland Trust's 10 year strategy

The Woodland Trust’s strategy for the future focuses on the role of trees in landscapes, woods and urban areas, and on rekindling people’s relationship with them.

PDF (1.39 MB)

Position statement

Genetically Modified Organisms – the Trust’s position

The Woodland Trust is opposed to unenclosed GM crop or tree release and does not permit the involvement of any of its sites in field trials.

PDF (387 KB)

Practical guidance

Ancient woodland restoration – protecting woodland features

Practical guidance and advice on protecting archaeology, sensitive wildlife and other rare or special features during ancient woodland restoration.

PDF (3.63 MB)

Practical guidance

Discovering ancient woodland features - identifying and protecting important heritage

A toolkit to help ancient woodland owners find and identify historically significant remnant features such as archaeology, sensitive plants and veteran trees.

PDF (1.61 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise – secrets of the soil

The spring 2016 issue of Wood Wise delves into woodland soil, its function, its species, the threats to its health, and ways to manage it for the future.

PDF (1.39 MB)

Case study

Addressing tree disease within plantations on ancient woodland sites

A case study on how ancient woodland restoration can proceed following the clear felling necessary to eliminate Phytophthora ramorum, a tree disease of larch.

PDF (512 KB)

Practical guidance

Keeping rivers cool: shade for climate change adaptation

Practical guidance on using trees to shade rivers, helping freshwater habitats and species such as trout and salmon withstand the effects of climate change.

PDF (4.41 MB)