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Practical guidance
Ancient and veteran trees: An Assessment Guide
This guide describes our approach to conserving veteran trees, wherever they are. Covering a series of steps that you can follow as an adviser, advocate, landowner, or manager.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Why we need trees
We desperately need trees to help fight climate change, save wildlife, improve our health, and more.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Noctule bat
Often seen flying high above the tree-tops, the noctule bat is the largest bat in the UK. This species relies on tree holes to roost in and is often confused for a swift when on the wing.
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Press centre
Trees in the Scottish economy
Scotland’s economy ultimately depends on the health of its natural environment. From farming and crofting to forestry, tourism and rural enterprise, thriving landscapes underpin livelihoods across the country – and trees sit at the heart of that relationship.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust nears tree protection milestone as Living Legends petition gathers pace
A petition calling for stronger laws to protect important trees like the Sycamore Gap is tantalisingly close to its 100,000 target, says the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.
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Blog
Our top five woods to hear nightingales
The famous song of the nightingale is one of the wonders of the natural world, but to have a chance of hearing it you'll need to know where to listen. Here we share top tips for tracking down a serenade, plus some of our woods to try for a lucky encounter.
Amy Lewis • 01 Apr 2022
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Protecting trees and woods
How to object to a planning application
If you are opposing a development threat to a wood or tree, you will need to make an objection in writing to the local planning authority.
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Blog
What is lichen? Seven types of lichen found on trees
Lichen can be very visible on branches and bark at this time of year. They can be really difficult to identify, but here are seven common lichens that grow on trees.
Kylie Harrison Mellor • 24 Apr 2019
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Press centre
New report reveals serious threat to Welsh woods and trees
A Woodland Trust report provides evidence of multiple threats that pose catastrophic consequences for woods and trees across the UK.