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Protecting trees and woods

Tree cover target leaves room for improvement

We need well-connected woodlands, rich in native trees that fight climate change and help nature to recover.

Research report

The benefits of integrating trees on livestock farms

A research report on how tree planting supports livestock farms and animal welfare by improving water quality, preventing soil erosion and providing shelter.

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Research report

The benefits of integrating trees on arable farms

A research report on how tree planting supports farm production through reduced soil erosion, water conservation and climate change resilience.

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Protecting trees and woods

Support our call to protect living legends

Ancient trees need our help. We must do more to save these priceless habitats and all the wildlife, history and carbon capture that comes with them. Please help give them a future.

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Tree equity Scotland

We believe everyone in Scotland deserves to enjoy the benefits of trees. And with over 4.3 million Scots living in towns and cities, equal access to nature has never been more important.

Blog

What is a mast year? How and why it happens

Discover what a mast year is, what it means for trees and wildlife and what the data tells us about autumn 2025.

Alex Marshall  •  13 Jul 2026

Journal

Wood Wise – hedgerows and hedgerow trees

The summer 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the benefits hedges provide, their management for wildlife, and hedgerow planting and improvement schemes.

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Plant trees

South West tree giveaway

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

Journal

Wood Wise – ancient trees

The spring 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the ecology of ancient and veteran trees, the work to identify and protect them, and what the future holds.

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Blog

What is hoar frost and how does it form?

Discover what hoar frost looks like, how it got its name and the conditions it needs to form.

Emilie Bonnevay  •  21 Feb 2019