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Trees woods and wildlife
Pear
First introduced around AD 995, the diverse and delicious pear is a favourite with wildlife and people alike.
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Blog
Best woods near 10 UK cities
Here's our pick of great woods in and around the UK's busiest cities for sanctuary seekers, wildlife watchers, fitness fans and history hounds alike.
Charlie Mellor • 04 Nov 2021
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Become a School Woodland Ambassador. Share your enthusiasm for trees and spread the word that woods are good!
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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Pine marten
Shy, curious and playful. The pine marten is a stealthy, acrobatic hunter that relies on the cover of woods and trees for its foraging missions. It’s critically endangered in England and Wales as much of its woodland habitat has been lost.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust report: £1 billion to save England’s 'forgotten woods and wildlife'
The Woodland Trust has produced and costed a £1 billion five-year plan to rescue nature in England’s threatened ancient woods.
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Plant trees
Leicestershire tree giveaway: terms and conditions
Leicestershire tree giveaway: terms and conditions
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Position statement
Trees and peat in the nature and climate crises - the Woodland Trust's view
We're taking steps to ensure we protect and prevent the degradation of valuable peatlands for the climate and nature recovery.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Birch, downy
Soft on the outside. Tough on the inside. On a global scale, this tree, with its fuzzy leaf stalks, shoots and twigs, grows further north than any other broadleaf species.
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Partnerships
Plant trees for Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how working with us can help you meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.