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Fracking – the Woodland Trust's position

The Woodland Trust will oppose applications for fracking activity that would impact ancient woodland and will not allow exploration on our land.

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Service emails

Service emails

We go to great lengths to ensure that you receive the right communications from us. Learn more about our policy here.

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First-hand experience for further education students

See how students at Vision West Notts College, Mansfield, linked practical planting skills with written work for their qualifications.

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Blog

When to pick sloes and how to make sloe gin

It's traditional to make sloe gin in autumn, ready for the coming winter. Here's an easy and delicious recipe for you to try, with our top sloe picking tips. It takes a couple of months to mature, so if you make it soon it'll be ready by Christmas.

Helen Keating  •  15 Sep 2020

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Eco-friendly ways to recycle Christmas waste

Enjoy the festivities while limiting your environmental impact with our tips on how to responsibly dispose of Christmas cards, trees, wrapping and food.

Charlie Mellor  •  24 Dec 2020

Press centre

Survey reveals most Scots unaware Scotland has rainforest

Research indicates most people living in Scotland’s west coast rainforest zone have no idea the threatened habitat is right on their doorstep. But when they find out, the majority are enthusiastic about protecting and expanding it.

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2024's winning projects

Discover six exciting projects that are helping to protect woods, trees and wildlife as part of our latest Igniting Innovation conservation challenge.

Case study

Adding value to timber from sustainably managed woods

The removal of non-native conifers is key to ancient woodland restoration. Timber extraction can also generate revenue for landowners, as this case study shows.

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Research report

Trees outside woods – their landscape and ecological value

A research report examining the extent and value of single trees in hedgerows, parks and gardens, and farmland, and their contribution to the UK’s landscape.

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