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Visiting woods
Discover woods in summer
Lush green landscapes, glorious sunshine, rainbows of wildflowers – a visit to the woods in summer time is not to be missed. The days are long and the nights are short, so make the most of the woods in the daylight, smell the flowers, watch wildlife or even enjoy a picnic.
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About us
TreE PlaNat Project
The TreE PlaNat project explored land managers' views on different woodland creation methods, from planting to natural colonisation, and their impacts.
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Case study
Pearls of wisdom - tree planting to improve water quality
Pearls of wisdom: a case study demonstrating the improved water quality and freshwater mussel habitat achieved by strategic tree planting and bank stabilisation on the River Clun.
PDF (692 KB)
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Plant trees
Which species to plant
Different trees have different purposes and needs. Choose your species according to the land you have and what you want from your trees.
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Research report
State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for Northern Ireland
A policy summary report for Northern Ireland based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.
PDF (6.28 MB)
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Case study
Tree planting for severe flooding on a lowland farm
A study investigating the impact and cost of severe annual flooding on a lowland farm and the role of tree planting as a management technique.
PDF (718 KB)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hornet
The king of the wasps with a fearsome reputation, the hornet is actually much less aggressive than its smaller cousin, the common wasp.
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Protecting trees and woods
How we restore ancient woodland
Discover how we restore and maximise the ecological integrity and resilience of these incredibly special places.
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Blog
First signs of autumn
Discover when autumn starts and the signs of the season – look for leaves changing colour, autumn fruits and seeds, migrating birds, ivy flowering and incredible fungi.
Danielle Wesley • 31 Aug 2019
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Blog
Tree ID for kids
Help youngsters learn how to identify trees through the seasons with our tree-spotting activities.
Danielle Wesley • 02 Mar 2020