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Protecting trees and woods

Growing the future: Woodland Trust General Election manifesto priorities

Action to protect, restore and expand our native woods and trees is at the heart of the change we need. 

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How trees capture and store carbon

Photosynthesis is made simple as you take a journey into the leaf of a tree with our animation and discover how trees capture and store carbon.   

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Andrew Steele - volunteer wildlife monitor

Find out more about Andrew's volunteering and why he was nominated for an award.

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About us

Wales

We're standing up for trees in Wales and demanding better protection for our natural heritage. We also care for 100 Welsh woods, from precious ancient woodlands to newly-planted wildlife havens created with local communities.

Trees woods and wildlife

Willow, osier

Strong, neat and bendy, osier willow is the best of the best for basket weaving. It’s not only a source of food and shelter for native wildlife, it can even decontaminate soils it is planted on!

Trees woods and wildlife

Brown rat

A contentious character but as resourceful as they come, the brown rat arrived in the UK in the 18th century and has been a crafty resident of our towns, cities and woods ever since.

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Top 10 woods to enjoy autumn colour

Take a look at our top 10 woods to visit for autumn colour, with sites in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

Hannah Vickers  •  10 Nov 2021

Plant trees

Silvopasture roundels

Silvopasture roundels are a simple and cost-effective way to integrate trees into your farm and provide benefits for livestock, wildlife and more.