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About us
Research projects we are funding
We have awarded conservation research grant funding to research projects that address issues facing the conservation of the UK’s native woods and trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Whitebeam, Arran
Rare, rugged, isolated. Arran whitebeam is one of the rarest and most endangered trees in the world. It is a hybrid of rowan and rock whitebeam which has stayed on the Isle of Arran since the last glaciers were formed.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Spruce, Sitka
Imposing, aged, useful. The Sitka spruce accounts for around half of commercial plantations, and though it’s not as valuable as our native trees, it shelters birds and small mammals.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Butterdean Wood
Gladsmuir Haddington
42.15 ha (104.15 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hornbeam
Gnarled and mighty, the hornbeam is as tough as they come. It’s beautiful, useful, and its year-round leaf cover makes it a winter haven for wildlife.
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Protecting trees and woods
The Green Recovery Challenge Fund
In March 2022, we completed a 15-month project with the National Trust to restore damaged woods and conserve neglected ancient trees thanks to funding from Defra.
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Support us
We've partnered with the National Garden Scheme
We've partnered with the National Garden Scheme (NGS) to get the word out there - that the UK needs more trees. Gardens are ideal places to plant, protect and appreciate trees and their benefits.
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Policy paper
Strong Roots: Growing British Tree Nurseries
The Strong Roots project explored the key barriers to domestic tree production and identified solutions to increase the availability of homegrown trees, with evidence-based recommendations for improved governmental support for the sector.
PDF (5.05 MB)
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Blog
Summer holidays: outdoor activities for kids
Discover fun things to do at home and on days out with our outdoor activity guide for the summer holidays. Spot wildlife, try yoga, compete in the forest Olympics and much more.
Danielle Wesley • 21 Jul 2022
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hedgerows
Small but mighty, hedges are an essential refuge for wildlife, clean our air, capture carbon, reduce flooding and give clues to historic land management. Find out more.