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Natural regeneration

The UK needs more trees. We plant millions of native trees every year, but planting is just one way to help the UK's woodlands expand. Allowing nature to take its course is also an effective and efficient method of getting more trees in the ground.

Event

Guided hike at Londonthorpe Woods - 28 June

Discover the secret gems and hidden history of Lincolnshire on a guided hike.   

Sat 28 Jun 2025  •  Londonthorpe Wood car park, Grantham

Visiting woods

Bluebell woods in England

Take some time away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a tranquil springtime walk through one of England's most beautiful bluebell woods.

About us

Northern Ireland

We’re helping wildlife thrive in the beautiful Faughan Valley. We’re campaigning to protect Northern Ireland’s last remnants of ancient woodland. And we look after 50 woods across the north of the Emerald Isle.

Event

Fungi foraging walk and picnic at Glen Finglas

Join foraging expert Mark Williams for a guided forage and mushroom-themed picnic at Glen Finglas.

Sun 31 Aug 2025  •  Glen Finglas, Brig o'Turk

Visiting woods

Events

Discover events at our woods and the festivals and fairs we're attending in the coming months. From walking and wellbeing to photography and tree planting events, our woodland events are a great day out.

 

Case study

Harvesting woodfuel from ancient woodland restoration

A case study demonstrating how ancient woodland owners in Wales have funded restoration work through the Renewable Heat Incentive, using timber for woodfuel.

PDF  (5.11 MB)

Case study

Natural flood management using washland restoration

A Sussex Flow Initiative case study demonstrating natural flood management through washland restoration on an organic farm in the River Ouse catchment.

PDF  (773 KB)

Video

Timber production during restoration in a County Antrim woodland

Continuing a 150 year history of woodland management the Shanes Castle estate is managing its woods for timber production whilst restoring the ancient woodland. 

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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)