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Nature, art and youth vision unite with new mural at Brynau Farm
A once unremarkable concrete wall has been transformed into a stunning work of art thanks to a collaboration between Coed Cadw (the Woodland Trust in Wales) and Swansea College of Art.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hop
A twining hedgerow climber with a boozy use, hop has been used in the beer-making industry for centuries. Look out for it across the UK.
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Press centre
Dalkeith named heritage tree hotspot as experts record 500 “living legends”
Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year.
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State of UK woods and trees
State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025
Four years after the groundbreaking State of the UK's Woods and Trees report, the Woodland Trust is once again assessing the health of the UK's woods and trees – revealing the latest evidence and analysis to support the urgent action needed to protect and restore woodlands.
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Protecting trees and woods
Saved: ancient woods at Tirpentwys
Almost two hectares of ancient woodland have been saved from a quarry access road near Pontypool in Torfaen.
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Protecting trees and woods
Campaign win: new planning rules protect Scotland’s ancient woods and trees
Scotland's planning policy has been updated to protect irreplaceable ancient woods and trees from inappropriate development.
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Press centre
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland plants 250,000 trees at Woodburn Reservoir
The Woodland Trust has been working in partnership with Northern Ireland Water on a regreening programme since 2020. During that time, the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity has planted around 476,000 native trees on Northern Ireland Water’s land.
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About us
Our president
Clive Anderson has been our president for more than 10 years, having taken a long interest in the problems facing the natural world and trees in particular.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Monkey puzzle
Distinctive and spiky, the monkey puzzle has been making strong impressions since dinosaurs roamed the earth. These days, jays and squirrels feast on its nuts.
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Blog
When to pick sloes and how to make sloe gin
Sloe gin is a traditional tipple at Christmas and throughout winter. If you've been wondering how to make sloe gin, our easy recipe will help you whip up a batch of this sweet and warming liqueur.
Charlotte Varela • 24 Oct 2025