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Get inspired by William Shakespeare

Discover the trees and plants in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Policy paper

Holding back the waters – trees and flood mitigation

Case studies demonstrating how trees and hedgerows on farmland can help reduce flood risk, surface water run-off and soil erosion, and protect riverbanks.

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Plant trees

MOREwoods application guidance

Find out more about the MOREwoods scheme, for planting 500+ trees as woodland on at least half a hectare.

Case study

Agroforestry for timber, coppice and nuts

A case study of a mixed farm planting trees to improve low soil fertility, increase wildlife and provide woodfuel and cobnuts, diversifying their produce.

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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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Trees woods and wildlife

Red-necked longhorn beetle

The red-necked longhorn beetle is native to eastern Asia and is a serious threat to trees in the genus Prunus like cherries and plums. Its larvae tunnel and feed under the bark and in the wood causing low fruit yield and possible death.

Blog

Environmentally-friendly gardening: 10 top tips

Work with nature to make your garden eco-friendly and cut your environmental impact. Check out our 10 easy tips that are good for wildlife and your wallet too!

Charlie Mellor  •  16 Apr 2024