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Funding a community wood

Our advice on how to seek funding for your community wood, from buying the site and trees to on-going maintenance. 

Trees woods and wildlife

Cypress, Leyland

At the centre of many neighbour wars, Leyland cypress can reach great heights very quickly. It’s one of the fastest growing conifers and often towers over houses and gardens.

Practical guidance

Tree charter toolkit

The Charter for Trees, Woods and People (the Tree Charter) sets out the principles for a society in which people and trees can stand stronger together. How can we all meaningfully give something back in return for fresh air, food, resources, shelter, careers and inspiration? We hope this toolkit offers you a starting point.

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Video

Meet the people behind our work: Fingle Woods

Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Fingle Woods so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.

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Video

Woodland Carbon Scheme: how it works

Woodland Carbon is our unique tree planting scheme that combines environmental benefits with financial rewards for farmers and landowners. Find out how it works.

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Policy paper

Emergency Tree Plan for the UK

How to increase tree cover and address the nature and climate emergency. We set out key recommendations for the UK's national and local governments.

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Practical guidance

Natural flood management guidance for woody dams

Practical guidance on the use of woody debris to improve river health, hold back flood water, store sediments and create habitat for spawning fish and other wildlife.

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Plant trees with your school

Tree planting is a hands-on way for children to make a real impact on the environment. We’ve already helped schools plant five million trees across the UK; discover how we can help you.