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Urban trees and forests – the Woodland Trust's position

Urban trees provide vital benefits to people and nature, but not everyone has equal access to this critical green infrastructure. Read our views on protecting, restoring and creating urban forests.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Fieldfare

A winter visitor with an appetite for fruit. As the days begin to shorten, fieldfares head to the UK en masse. The fruit and berries of our native trees provide a vital source for these migrants.

Video

Introduction to biosecurity for community tree nurseries

A range of experts share useful guidance and insights for effective biosecurity measures when growing saplings in a community tree nursery setting.

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Trees woods and wildlife

Redwing

Named after its rouge underwings, the redwing is the smallest thrush in the UK. A social nomad, this berry-loving bird only visits over the winter months, with just a handful of breeding pairs staying here all year round.

Trees woods and wildlife

Horse chestnut bleeding canker

Huge horse chestnut trees are icons in our parks and gardens, but they are under threat from two invaders: a bacterium and a leaf miner.

Blog

British trees: folklore and mythology

Trees are deeply embedded in our history and folklore. Explore nine British trees with their own magical associations and stories.

Helen Keating  •  29 Apr 2021

Protecting trees and woods

Advice and support

If you own or manage an ancient wood, we can guide you through the restoration process.

Visiting woods

Take a virtual tour of our woods

You don't have to travel to experience the incredible sights and sounds of some of our most beautiful woods. Our 360 tours let you explore the history and natural spectacles of these special places from home.