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Plant trees
Free trees for schools and communities
Trees help people and nature thrive and we need more of them in the ground. That’s why we’re giving thousands away free to schools, councils, clubs and more.
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Visiting woods
Ancient Tree Inventory
Ancient trees need special care and protection. There are thousands of ancient trees in the UK and we need your help to find out where they are.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust £2.9 million to fund trees and green spaces for local communities
The Trust has given communities a boost by providing much needed funding for cash strapped local authorities to plant trees and create green spaces.
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Protecting trees and woods
Tree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protects specific trees or groups of trees from deliberate damage and destruction. Check out the answers to 10 common questions on TPOs, from how to request one to protecting trees under threat.
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Press centre
Dawn of the Frankenstein trees
Monstrous experiments to raise the dead are taking place at the Woodland Trust's site Yonder Oak in Devon, to boost conservation efforts.
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Plant trees
In-field trees
Low maintenance and versatile, in-field trees can be integrated into existing farming systems to enhance the farmed business and biodiversity.
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Blog
Ancient yew trees: the UK's oldest yews
Often associated with immortality, a yew tree can live for thousands of years. Here are some of the oldest yews in the UK.
Rory Morrow • 27 Aug 2025
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About us
Strong Roots: Growing British Tree Nurseries
To meet future planting targets, we need a thriving tree production sector. The Strong Roots project explored the challenges and opportunities and made recommendations to boost tree production in the UK.
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Plant trees
Free trees in action
From schools and sports clubs to forest gardens and outdoor gyms, find out how free tree packs are helping groups across the country to create a greener, healthier future for people and nature.
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Create a tree champion
Encourage pupils to invent their own character who will be a proud voice for woods and trees.