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Trees woods and wildlife
Goldfinch
Seed-eating specialists with a bright red face. Goldfinches are perfectly adapted to access food other birds can’t reach.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pine hawk-moth
A master of disguise, both as caterpillar and moth. The pine hawk-moth lives up to its name, laying its eggs on pine needles for its caterpillars to feast on.
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Protecting trees and woods
Threats to woods and trees
Threats to woodland, wildlife and the wider environment are growing. Our trees and woods face a challenging combination of pressures, from humans, pests and diseases.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Caledonian forest and native conifer woods
For millennia, Caledonian pine forests blanketed loch sides and glen. Home to myth, legend, and rare wildlife, only a tiny fragment of this once vast landscape now remains. Other native coniferous woods include rare juniper and yew woodlands.
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Support us
The Man Who Planted Trees - KS2 assembly
Inspire your pupils with this thought-provoking tale that shows how one person's actions can make a lasting difference. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wild daffodil
Poetic muse, ancient Greek namesake, two-toned charmer. This herald of spring brings a burst of brightness to ancient woodland and damp meadows.
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About us
Manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections
Find out all about the Woodland Trust's manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections.
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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.
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About us
Glen Finglas: a 30-year transformation
As we celebrate a milestone for this magical site in the heart of Scotland, we take a look back at everything we’ve achieved – and how it reflects our wider work and values.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Stratton Wood
Kingsdown Swindon
53.70 ha (132.69 acres)