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The role of trees in free range poultry farming

Trees provide cover, shelter and shade, encouraging poultry to range and exhibit natural behaviours. This in turn improves bird health, welfare and production.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Identify wildlife

Wildlife is all around us, from sights and sounds to tracks and trails. Discover what's out there all year round with our identification guides.

Press centre

Northern Ireland must increase tree planting urgently

The State of Woods and Trees 2025: Northern Ireland report reveals that Northern Ireland not only has the lowest woodland cover in the UK and Ireland, but is also failing to meet its own tree planting targets.

Trees woods and wildlife

Cherry, wild

Beautiful blossom and a bounty of bright red fruits. Wild cherry , one of the prettiest native trees, is relished by gardeners and wildlife.

Case study

Keeping their cool - improving water quality with trees

A case study from Wessex demonstrating how the planting of trees can reduce pollution, slow surface run-off and provide shade to cool rivers and streams.

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Trees woods and wildlife

British trees

Everything you need to know about British trees. From identification, folklore and history to the pests and diseases that threaten them.

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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.

Practical guidance

The role of trees in arable farming

Native trees and hedges on arable farms can improve productivity and landscape resilience, increase product diversity, and provide environmental value.

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Blog

Common symptoms of tree pests and diseases

Trees can suffer from pests and diseases at any time, here we explain the most common reasons why your tree could be struggling to thrive and what symptoms to look out for.

Matt Elliot  •  18 Aug 2020

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South West tree giveaway

We're giving away more than 20,000 trees to farmers in Devon and Cornwall in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group.