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Patron Appeal

Dame Judi Dench has been patron of the Woodland Trust for 12 years. She's written this special and urgent message to raise critically important funds for us. 

Trees woods and wildlife

Chiffchaff

A dainty warbler named after its song. Chiffchaffs are increasingly taking advantage of the UK’s warming climate by staying here all year long.

Plant trees

MOREwoods application guidance

Find out more about the MOREwoods scheme, for planting 500+ trees as woodland on at least half a hectare.

Protecting trees and woods

Neighbourhood planning

Woods and trees can help make your community a healthier, wealthier and happier place to live and work.

Trees woods and wildlife

Ash dieback

Ash dieback will kill around 80% of ash trees across the UK. At a cost of billions, the effects will be staggering. It will change the landscape forever and threaten many species which rely on ash.

Blog

What are the effects of global warming in the UK? And how can we make a difference?

Global warming is affecting the UK. Find out the changes we are already seeing, the changes to come, and how we can fight back.

Nick Atkinson  •  24 Apr 2019

Trees woods and wildlife

Hazel

Catkins resembling lambs tails, and late-summer nuts. Hazel is one of the most useful trees for its bendy stems and as a conservation saviour. And its nuts are loved by people, squirrels and hazel dormice.

Trees woods and wildlife

Microhabitats

Small yet mighty, these vibrant hubs of life are essential for biodiversity. Peek into the miniature worlds hidden within our trees.