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Trees woods and wildlife
Why we need trees
We desperately need trees to help fight climate change, save wildlife, improve our health, and more.
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Protecting trees and woods
Tree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) protects specific trees or groups of trees from deliberate damage and destruction. Check out the answers to 10 common questions on TPOs, from how to request one to protecting trees under threat.
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Visiting woods
Glas-na-Bradan Wood
The important landscape of Glas-na-Bradan Wood is home to lots of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
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Plant trees
Woodland creation guide
Growing the right tree in the right place, for the right reason and in the right way is essential. Our best practice guide means we can work with others to deliver quality woodland creation at a landscape scale.
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Visiting woods
Snaizeholme Estate
Carved by the elements, Snaizeholme is a vast and breathtaking valley in a remote corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Blog
Top 10 coastal woods in the UK
Bats, rare butterflies, dinosaur footprints and even the roar of a whirlpool – these coastal woods are just waiting for you to visit.
Charlie Mellor • 18 Jun 2019
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Blog
7 half-term ideas for families
Enjoy wildlife spotting, tree ID and nature crafts on a half-term hike in the woods.
Danielle Wesley • 02 Feb 2023
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Blog
When to cut grass after winter
Are you unsure when to start cutting your lawn again after winter? Learn which factors affect your lawn, when to cut it and how this varies across the UK.
Alex Marshall • 23 Feb 2026
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Blog
Elephant hawk-moth guide: identification, habitat and are they poisonous?
The flamboyant elephant hawk-moth isn’t poisonous – just pretty in pink! Find out more about what it looks like, its lifecycle and its caterpillar.
Charlotte Varela • 01 Jun 2026
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Blog
When do pine cones fall? And what to do with them
Hunting for pine cones can be a great activity for adults and children alike. Read our tips on when and where to find pine cones and fun ways to use them.
Charlie Mellor • 06 Oct 2020