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Protecting trees and woods

HS2 rail link

HS2 is a grave threat to the UK’s ancient woods and veteran trees, with many at risk of loss or damage. We can’t let this happen. 

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Scotland

This report shows the central role that native woods and trees must play in restoring nature in Scotland, and how the government and local authorities can help.

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Blog

How to identify winter trees quiz - twigs, buds and silhouettes

When deciduous trees shed their leaves in winter, identification can be tricky. But even on bare trees there are clues to look out for. Take this quiz and test your winter tree ID knowledge.

Helen Keating  •  17 Dec 2020

Policy paper

Agroforestry in England: benefits and barriers

Examining the benefits and opportunities trees on farms can offer, including increased productivity, environmental protection and agricultural resilience.

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Case study

Cynaeafu coed tân trwy adfer coetir hynafol

Gan nad oes llawer ar gael o ran cymorth grant o’r llywodraeth, mae angen arloesi weithiau er mwyn adfer coetir hynafol. Fe edrychodd perchnogion Barling’s Barn, busnes gwyliau hunanarlwyo ger Llanbrynmair yng Nghanolbarth Cymru, at gynhaeaf cynaliadwy o danwydd coed. Mae'r canlyniadau wedi bod yn wych.

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