Search our site

About us

Who we are

The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity.

Protecting trees and woods

Support our call to protect living legends

Ancient trees need our help. We must do more to save these priceless habitats and all the wildlife, history and carbon capture that comes with them. Please help give them a future.

Blog

Hollow tree trunks: what are they good for?

Take a step inside a hollow tree and you take a step back through history. A hollowing trunk is a natural process and has benefits for the tree and the creatures that live in them.

Sally Bavin  •  28 Jul 2023

Blog

The oldest tree in the UK: how long do trees live?

Discover the oldest tree in the UK - and the world - and why ancient trees are so important.

Charlie Mellor  •  29 Jan 2024

About us

Our history

Celebrating 50 years of the Woodland Trust - find out what we've achieved and how we'll make the next 50 count for woods and trees.

Support us

Make a donation

With your support, we can ensure woods are always there, free for everyone to enjoy.

Privacy policy

Tree Charter privacy policy

Read our privacy policy for Tree Charter signatories and members of Tree Charter branches.