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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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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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Woodland Trust Wood
Haddocks Wood
Runcorn
9.46 ha (23.38 acres)
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Visiting woods
Discover woods in spring
Our woods are beautiful year-round, but the jewel in the crown has got to be spring. As flowers bloom and wildlife awakens, the woodland comes alive with colour and activity.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Willesley Wood
Ashby de la Zouch
56.60 ha (139.86 acres)
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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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Trees woods and wildlife
Elm, field
A phoenix from the ashes, the field elm has been able to recover from the decimation of Dutch elm disease thanks to its ability to grow easily. However, it’s still under threat, along with the wildlife that relies on it.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Young People's Forest at Mead
Smalley
161.13 ha (398.15 acres)
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Press centre
Research shows only 12% of local authorities have an action plan for nature recovery
The Woodland Trust is urging local authorities to declare a nature emergency and take steps to restore severely depleted wildlife and green spaces in their communities.