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Video
Highlights from an ancient woodland restoration event
See highlights from a restoration demonstration event in Wales, including timber processing, working with contractors, a lichenologist and paleoecology - analysing soil to discover the wood's history.
00:06:35
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Plant trees
Natural regeneration
The UK needs more trees. We plant millions of native trees every year, but planting is just one way to help the UK's woodlands expand. Allowing nature to take its course is also an effective and efficient method of getting more trees in the ground.
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Video
Phil Stallard, Mid Wales Landscape Scheme
Phil Stallard gives an overview of the mid Wales tree planting scheme that he runs on behalf of the Woodland Trust. Phil explains the importance of trees in an agricultural landscape.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beech, common
Monumental, majestic, home to rare wildlife. Beech is an enchanting species and known as the queen of British trees. To wander beneath the leafy canopy, its cathedral-like branches spreading upwards, is an awe-inspiring experience.
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Blog
Reintroducing lost species
Species reintroductions are becoming increasingly important in restoring lost parts of an ecosystem. We discuss the issues, considerations and opportunities.
Karen Hornigold • 29 Jan 2019
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Visiting woods
Frodsham Woods
On an abandoned golf course, we are creating a vibrant green haven for wildlife and people.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Brook lamprey
Reclusive, primitive and eel-like. The brook lamprey is an ancient and rarely seen fish found in the rivers and streams of several of our woods. It lives most of its life as a larva buried in the silty stream bed before turning into an adult and swimming upstream to spawn - its last act before it dies.
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About us
Who can apply for research funding?
We welcome applications for Small Research Grant funding from individual investigators and project teams with an interest in the conservation of UK woods and trees.
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Plant trees
Securing England's future tree supply: growing diversity
The UK government aims to plant millions of trees in the coming decades. But where will all these trees come from? We're spearheading an initiative that will ensure a quality, native tree supply for the UK's green future.
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Support us
Mourne Park appeal, Northern Ireland
Help keep Mourne Park thriving for nature and people – an irreplaceable ancient woodland in Northern Ireland now open for all to explore. We’ve secured this precious land, and we need you to help us to protect it for future generations.