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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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Protecting trees and woods
Growing the future: Woodland Trust General Election manifesto priorities
Action to protect, restore and expand our native woods and trees is at the heart of the change we need.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Great Ridings Wood
East Horsley
28.51 ha (70.45 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Joyden's Wood
Dartford & Bexley South
134.81 ha (333.12 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hucking Estate
Hollingbourne
281.71 ha (696.11 acres)
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Support us
Woodland creation appeal
Donate now to support our vital work, including the creation of life-giving new woodlands. With your help, we can build healthy habitats where precious wildlife can thrive.
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Support us
Llennyrch appeal, Snowdonia
Unexplored, mysterious and precious. This strip of scarce Celtic rainforest will survive for years to come thanks to an amazing response from our members and supporters.
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Blog
Otters in our woods - where to find them
Did you know the clean rivers and shrubby banks of some of our woods are ideal habitat for otters? Follow our top tips for otter-spotting and find a waterside woodland near you.
Charlie Mellor • 02 Feb 2021
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Blog
Seed dispersal: 5 ways trees spread their seeds
Trees have found several ingenious ways to ensure their seeds are spread far and wide. Some use wind or water, some use explosive force, and some hitch a ride on passing animals. We look at each of these clever methods.
Amy Lewis • 23 Aug 2019
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About us
Glen Finglas: a 25 year transformation
As we celebrate a milestone for this magical site in the heart of Scotland, we take a look back at everything we’ve achieved – and how it reflects our wider work and values.