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About us
Conservation research grants
We fund applied and policy driven research that addresses issues facing the conservation of the UK’s native woods and trees. We welcome research proposals that address our priority research themes and will help us to achieve our strategic goals: to protect, create and restore native woods and trees, for wildlife and for people.
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National Trust for Scotland Wood
Culzean Country Park
South Ayrshire
132.95 ha (328.52 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Burton Wood
Cheshire
6.84 ha (16.90 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Redwing
Named after its rouge underwings, the redwing is the smallest thrush in the UK. A social nomad, this berry-loving bird only visits over the winter months, with just a handful of breeding pairs staying here all year round.
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Protecting trees and woods
The Environment Act 2021
The story of how thousands of people shaped a new law that will determine how the natural world is governed for years to come.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bearded tooth fungus
Tufty and beard-like, this rare and legally protected fungus has a reputation for easing dementia.
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About us
We care
We care for over 1,000 woods, keeping them open for you to explore and enjoy. We want to inspire a love for woods and trees for generations to come.
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About us
BIO-WELL research
BIO-WELL is a research project that mapped woodland biodiversity for human health and wellbeing. It explored the distribution of biodiverse woodlands across the UK, so we can begin addressing inequalities in access.
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National Trust Wood
Cockshott Wood
Cumbria
0.86 ha (2.13 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Willow, crack
Scruffy and loud, the crack willow is named after its habit of splitting with cracks and fissures, and how noisy its branches are when they break. It’s one of the largest willows and its leaves are popular with moth caterpillars.