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Ancient woods and trees will be lost for Lower Thames Crossing

Important woods, trees and wildlife remain at risk from National Highways proposals to build a new tunnel linking Essex and Kent under the River Thames.

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Woodland Trust report: £1 billion to save England’s 'forgotten woods and wildlife'

The Woodland Trust has produced and costed a £1 billion five-year plan to rescue nature in England’s threatened ancient woods.

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What is a sustainable forest?

Sustainable management is key if woodland is to meet the needs of both wildlife and people. Learn exactly what this means and why it's so important.

Karen Hornigold  •  27 Jul 2018

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Urban woods are the green lungs at the heart of communities, essential for the health of people and wildlife. Help give them a future.

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MOREhedges application guidance

Find out more about the MOREhedges scheme, for hedges over 100 metres with a large tree every six metres.

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"LincWoods" project to plant 200,000 trees across Lincolnshire in next two years

Lincolnshire County Council and the Woodland Trust have united for a major planting initiative to boost tree cover across the region.

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Celebrate the life of a loved one with a special gift, woodland memorial or donation in memory.

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Trialling plastic-free guards with Kate Humble

We're helping TV presenter Kate Humble transform a section of her farm into a vibrant woodland. To protect the hundreds of newly planted trees from deer browsing, see how Kate's exploring sustainable solutions with eco-friendly, plastic-free tree guards.

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