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Trees woods and wildlife

Dothistroma needle blight

This fungal disease can have a serious impact on our native Scots pines. It could spell trouble for our rare, ecologically invaluable Caledonian pine forests.

Partnerships

Bettys & Taylors Group

Bettys & Taylors Group are partnering with the Woodland Trust at its flagship woodland creation project in the Yorkshire Dales.

Protecting trees and woods

Saved: Nidd Gorge

Thanks to the thousands of people who spoke up, North Yorkshire County Council has ditched plans to build a road through the picturesque ancient woodland of Bilton Beck & Rudding Bottoms at Nidd Gorge.

Research report

Sustainable UK Seed Source Project

A report identifying the steps needed to secure UK grown tree seed for timber production and conservation in the face of climate change, pests and diseases.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Buckthorn, purging

Prickly and with the ability to purge. This plant’s common name harks back its use as a laxative. It’s a fierce, invasive species in North America.

Trees woods and wildlife

Violet click beetle

Glimmering and rare, the violet click beetle is only found in three places in the UK. This elusive beetle is entirely reliant on the decaying wood of ash and beech trees.

Blog

Dedicate in memory: remember a loved one with trees and woodland

Dedicating a tree or woodland provides a living, growing memorial to a loved one and a poignant way of remembering them. Dedications are available in Woodland Trust woods across the UK.

Charlie Mellor  •  14 Feb 2024

Video

BBC Community Life Appeal supports Woodland Trust Northern Ireland

Tune into BBC NI this September to find out from the Woodland Trust how you can play your part in the fight against climate change.

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Press centre

Giant boost for nature in Yorkshire Dales as charity plans huge native woodland

One of the boldest projects in the English uplands is about to start with the first trees to go in the ground at Snaizeholme in the Yorkshire Dales.