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Over 40% of new road schemes across England impact irreplaceable ancient woods
With 43% of major new road schemes across England causing huge damage to both ancient woodland and veteran trees, planned changes to the Government’s transport policy don’t go nearly far enough.
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Climate action: water your street trees
Rising temperatures and dry spells are leading to an increasing loss of new street trees, but the nation can do its bit, urge tree groups.
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Clock is ticking for Britain’s incredibly rare rainforests
The Woodland Trust is highlighting the plight of its special rainforests to coincide with World Rainforest Day. Despite fears over the future of the Britain’s rainforests, much is being done on the ground to protect these special habitats.
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Woodland Trust £2.9 million to fund trees and green spaces for local communities
The Trust has given communities a boost by providing much needed funding for cash strapped local authorities to plant trees and create green spaces.
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UK ‘tree deserts’ leave millions exposed to pollution, heat and poor health
Millions of people in UK towns and cities are living in 'tree deserts' where communities are more exposed to poorer health outcomes, air pollution and rising temperatures.
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Wales' 'tree deserts' leave communities exposed to pollution, heat and poor health
Research by Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, reveals stark inequalities in access to the benefits urban trees provide.
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Types of beetle in the UK: 10 British beetle species to spot
Of all the animal species known to science, one in four is a beetle. Discover 10 weird and wonderful beetles found in the UK.
Annabel Kemp • 01 Apr 2026
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Farming with trees is key to net zero, new research shows
A new Woodland Trust report shows how increasing agroforestry – farming with trees - in England is essential to meet nature and climate targets
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Forgotten Forests come to light at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Forgotten Forests Garden showcases our vital work to restore precious ancient woodland ecosystems currently lost under conifer plantations.
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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