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Plant trees
How to plant and maintain native hedges
The small but mighty hedge packs a punch for people and nature, sheltering wildlife, cleaning our air, capturing carbon and much more. Explore how and when to plant and prune your hedge for the best results.
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About us
Faughan Valley Woodlands: from fragments to thriving forests
The Faughan Valley Woodlands project aims to reconnect pockets of ancient woodland, allowing them to become more resilient and thrive in the future.
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Accessibility
Accessibility
The Woodland Trust is committed to providing a website that is accessible and easy to use for the widest range of visitors possible, regardless of disability or impairment.
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Protecting trees and woods
How wildfires affect our woods
Often triggered by human activity, wildfires can have devastating consequences for wildlife, habitats, infrastructure and people. And thanks to climate change, the risk is increasing.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hazel
Catkins resembling lambs tails, and late-summer nuts. Hazel is one of the most useful trees for its bendy stems and as a conservation saviour. And its nuts are loved by people, squirrels and hazel dormice.
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Support us
Plant trees with your school
Tree planting is a hands-on way for children to make a real impact on the environment. We’ve already helped schools plant five million trees across the UK; discover how we can help you.
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Partnerships
Postcode Lottery
Support from players of Postcode Lottery has raised over £31 million to date, planting millions of trees, investing in the next generation of naturalists, restoring precious woodland habitats and helped us buy our first mountain – Ben Shieldaig.
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About us
Rainforest recovery
We're protecting, restoring and creating temperate rainforest in Cornwall, Devon and Exmoor, and inspiring others to do the same.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient woodland
Home to myth and legend, where folk tales began. It fuelled our ancestors and still houses thousands of species. Ancient woodland has grown and adapted with native wildlife, yet what remains only covers 2.5% of the UK.
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Visiting woods
Proposed peatland restoration at Portmoak Moss
Woodland Trust Scotland has been consulting on plans to remove trees to improve the condition of the raised bog at its Portmoak Moss site in Kinross-shire.