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Tree ID for beginners at Heartwood Forest Arboretum

Come along on a tree ID walk in Heartwood Arboretum as we celebrate 10 years of our native tree collection!

Sun 26 Jul 2026  •  Heartwood Arboretum, Sandridge

Protecting trees and woods

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Discover the latest challenges and successes for woods and trees and find out how you can make a difference.

Trees woods and wildlife

Broadleaved woodland

Sun-dappled and ever-changing, broadleaved woodland across the UK provides ideal conditions for more species than you can count! We fight to protect it, and make much more, but, the UK is still one of the least wooded countries in Europe.

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Support an appeal

We safeguard woodland across the UK. But we can’t do this without you. Your support is vital to save woods for future generations, protect the wildlife that calls them home, and restore them to their thriving best.

Trees woods and wildlife

Oak processionary moth

The oak processionary moth not only strips oak trees of their leaves, leaving them vulnerable, but also poses a health risk to humans causing rashes and breathing difficulties.

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Ben Shieldaig appeal, West Highlands

This breathtaking slice of Caledonian pine forest – part of Scotland's rainforest and our first ever mountain – now has a bright future.

Plant trees

Natural regeneration

The UK needs more trees. We plant millions of native trees every year, but planting is just one way to help the UK's woodlands expand. Allowing nature to take its course is also an effective and efficient method of getting more trees in the ground.

Trees woods and wildlife

Rhinoceros beetle

Big and bold deadwood lovers. These impressive insects need trees to feed and breed.

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.

Practical guidance

Tree planting for free range poultry farms

Incorporating trees into free range poultry farms can improve the welfare of birds and their performance. We give advice on planting design and maintenance.

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