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About us
Influencing government and policymakers
We work to influence government and policymakers to secure stronger protection for our valued woods and trees, and to reverse the decline in tree cover by creating better incentives for planting.
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Become a School Woodland Ambassador
Become a School Woodland Ambassador. Share your enthusiasm for trees and spread the word that woods are good!
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Join as a family
Help us plant trees and protect woodland for future generations.
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Woodland Trust youth council
Meet the Woodland Trust youth council: a dedicated team of brilliant young volunteers aged 16-25 who are helping shape the future of woods and trees.
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Get inspired by William Shakespeare
Discover the trees and plants in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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We've partnered with the National Garden Scheme
We've partnered with the National Garden Scheme (NGS) to get the word out there - that the UK needs more trees. Gardens are ideal places to plant, protect and appreciate trees and their benefits.
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Blog
6 migrant birds to spot in the UK this winter
Not all birds head south for the winter. Some head straight for our shores to escape even colder conditions back home. Here are some of the winter birds you'll only find in the UK in winter.
Charlotte Varela • 21 Jan 2025
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Video
Geraint Davies, upland sheep and beef farmer
Find out why Geraint has planted new hedgerows, more streamside trees, and increased tree cover on his Ffridd.
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Blog
Helicopter seeds: which trees do they come from?
Four tree species produce ‘helicopter seeds’ in the UK. Find out more with our ID guides, spotting tips and interesting facts.
Charlie Mellor • 30 May 2019
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Video
Abi Reader, dairy farmer in Vale of Glamorgan
Abi explains the farm's experimental short rotation coppice system with a high protein arable crop between rows of native trees. The aim is to meet a universal goal: food production and a sustainable planet.
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