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State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for Wales 

A policy summary report for Wales based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.

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Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for Scotland

A policy summary report for Scotland based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.

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Research report

State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025 – a summary for England 

A policy summary report for England based on the evidence from the State of UK's Woods and Trees 2025 report.

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Plant trees

Trees for landowners and farmers

If you’re looking to plant lots of trees, we have the trees, grants and funding schemes to help.

Research report

Managing crop drought with trees

Evidence review exploring the benefits of native shelter trees on drought management for pasture and arable crops, agricultural production and food security.

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Blog

Winter tree ID quiz: can you name these nine trees?

When deciduous trees shed their leaves in winter, identification can be tricky. But even on bare trees there are clues to look out for. Take this quiz and test your winter tree ID knowledge.

Helen Keating  •  17 Dec 2020

Research report

Planting trees to protect water on farms

Planting trees on farms can improve water quality, reduce pollution and help mitigate flooding, while also supporting production and wildlife.

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Press centre

Budget Day 2024: what Holyrood should do for woods and trees

If Scotland is to meet its climate goals and restore nature to a thriving condition, we need more native trees and woods, and we need them in good condition.

Plant trees

How to care for your trees

Once your trees are in the ground it’s important to care for them, especially in the first few years.

Case study

Restoring riverbanks with trees in Cumbria

Planting trees can stabilise riverbanks, slow flood water and reduce future flooding. We worked with landowners along the River Derwent to do just that.

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