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Trees woods and wildlife

Beech, common

Monumental, majestic, home to rare wildlife. Beech is an enchanting species and known as the queen of British trees. To wander beneath the leafy canopy, its cathedral-like branches spreading upwards, is an awe-inspiring experience.

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Improve livestock health and wellbeing

David Brass, CEO of The Lakes Free Range Egg Company, has seen improvements in animal health as well as commercial benefits for his farm after planting trees. 

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First steps to restoring an ancient woodland in Yorkshire

David Ward, a retired telecommunications engineer, bought a four acre ancient woodland in 2014. With limited knowledge and experience, he turned to Woodland Trust’s adviser Robin Ridley.

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Faughan Valley: Creating a resilient woodland

Find out how the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland woodland creation team is working with landowners to create new woods in the Faughan Valley.

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Peatland restoration at Snaizeholme

Alec Pue, site manager at the Woodland Trust, and Tessa Levens, project manager at Yorkshire Peat Partnership, explore the exciting restoration work transforming the peatland across Snaizeholme Estate. Take a deep dive into the vital importance of peat for native wildlife and carbon capture, as well as some of the plant species you might find in this rare habitat.    

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Trees woods and wildlife

Wild service tree

A true springtime stunner, it’s not so long ago that you could find wild-service fruit at a market. These days it’s rare and hard to find but it’s still a favourite with wildlife like the wood pigeon, whose gut softens its seeds for propagation.

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Urban sanctuary for people and wildlife

In a Birmingham park, Short Heath Fields Trust has planted a woodland memorial that’s great for wildlife too.

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Restoring Coed y Galchog: a 25 year plan

Ray Turner, owner of Coed y Galchog near Ruthin, explains how the Woodland Trust is helping with his 25 year plan to restore the wood for future generations to enjoy.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Is being in nature good for your gut?

Spending time outdoors is increasingly linked to better physical health – particularly through its impact on the gut microbiome. Emerging research is uncovering a fascinating connection between the microbes in our bodies and those found in natural environments. 

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Restoration techniques at Raincliffe Woods

We're working with Raincliffe Community Woodland Enterprise to restore ancient woodland at Raincliffe Woods, near Scarborough. Site manager Mark Feather addresses some of the common concerns and explains the techniques being used at the site.

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