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Gold for young designer’s garden at Tatton

A young designer has won gold at RHS Tatton for creating a unique garden to highlight the dramatic loss of treasured trees outside woods.

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Autumn leaf ID quiz: can you identify 10 trees?

Test your tree knowledge. As autumn sets in, many of the trees around us change colour, but do you know what they are?

Helen Keating  •  21 Sep 2020

Position statement

Ancient woodland and translocation – the Trust's position

The Woodland Trust reject suggestions that translocation of material from ancient woodland can mitigate loss, damage or destruction of this important habitat.

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Policy paper

Funding nature recovery in England

Creating a healthy, resilient natural environment will require billions of pounds of investment. We outline what needs to happen to fund nature recovery in England.

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Creating a UK rich in woods and trees: the environmental impact

We’re committed to working as sustainably as possible, both in our woods and in our offices. Take a look at our vision for 2030 and how we'll get there.

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Highlights from an ancient woodland restoration event

See highlights from a restoration demonstration event in Wales, including timber processing, working with contractors, a lichenologist and paleoecology - analysing soil to discover the wood's history.

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Life cycle of a frog: how do amphibians reproduce?

This time of year is perfect for spotting amphibians on their way to mate. Find out how they attract mates, reproduce and develop.

Rachel Hoskins  •  09 Apr 2019

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Over 40% of new road schemes across England impact irreplaceable ancient woods 

With 43% of major new road schemes across England causing huge damage to both ancient woodland and veteran trees, planned changes to the Government’s transport policy don’t go nearly far enough.