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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak, Turkey
A pretender to the throne, the Turkey oak was introduced to the UK in the 1700s and is now impacting our native oak populations. It’s less valuable to wildlife, but much faster growing and a host of the knopper oak gall wasp.
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Blog
Why do we need trees?
Trees are invaluable to us and the environment. Find out why and how you can help protect them.
Jack Taylor • 08 Dec 2017
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About us
Croft Woodlands
Growing trees in the north and west of Scotland presents both unique challenges and benefits. Our Croft Woodlands advisory team helps crofters, smallholders and common grazings to create and manage woodlands that will flourish.
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Practical guidance
Integrating trees on farms and crofts in Scotland
It's time to manage land in a way that addresses ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agroforestry and woodland expansion projects in Scotland are key for integrating tree cover and agricultural land to complement farming systems, including crofting.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Blackthorn
Early to blossom, blackthorn trees have clouds of snow-white flowers in early spring. They’re best known for their rich, inky, dark fruits used to make a favourite wintry tipple – sloe gin.
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Protecting trees and woods
Minutes of the APPG meeting 14 July 2025
Read the official minutes for a full list of attendees and more details of what was discussed on the day.
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About us
Cefnogaeth i ffermwyr a pherchnogion tir yng Nghymru sy’n ceisio ymdopi â newid
Y Cynllun Ffermio Cynaliadwy yn nodi newid polisi sylweddol yn y ffordd y cefnogir rheoli tir ar gyfer nwyddau cyhoeddus yng Nghymru.
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Visiting woods
Carwch eich coedwigoedd
Mae ein coedwigoedd y gartref i blanhigion ac anifeiliaid anhygoel ac maen nhw i gyd am ddim i bobl eu mwynhau’n gyfrifol. Dangoswch ofal iddynt i’w helpu i ffynnu a’u cadw’n ddiogel ar gyfer yfory.
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Video
Restoring Coed y Galchog: a 25 year plan
Ray Turner, owner of Coed y Galchog near Ruthin, explains how the Woodland Trust is helping with his 25 year plan to restore the wood for future generations to enjoy.
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