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Guided military history walk at Londonthorpe Woods
Join us for a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating military history of Londonthorpe and Bellmount.
Sun 04 Jan 2026 • Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham
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Woodland walkabout at Londonthorpe Woods
Join us for a winter walkabout at Londonthorpe Woods to explore the beautiful scenery of the woodland and surrounding area.
Thu 05 Feb 2026 • Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham
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Guided nature walk at Londonthorpe Woods
Learn how to identify common trees and find out why they are so important in an urban environment.
Sun 01 Feb 2026 • Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham
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Woodland walkabout at Londonthorpe Woods
Join us for a winter walkabout at Londonthorpe Woods to explore the beautiful scenery of the woodland and surrounding area.
Fri 02 Jan 2026 • Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham
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How trees capture and store carbon
Photosynthesis is made simple as you take a journey into the leaf of a tree with our animation and discover how trees capture and store carbon.
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First-hand experience for further education students
See how students at Vision West Notts College, Mansfield, linked practical planting skills with written work for their qualifications.
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New hedge enhances Refugee Forum garden
A free hedge pack has contributed to a grassroots garden project that brings refugees, asylum seekers and local volunteers together as they create a peaceful space and learn about nature in Nottingham.
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A legacy for future generations
The Ukrainian Youth Association in Great Britain planted 420 free trees in Derbyshire to have a lasting impact for its community.
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Hedging shelters outdoor gym
Community interest company Inspire2tri planted 60 free trees to provide useful shelter for a disability and older adult activity area in Rutland.
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Combatting flooding and soil erosion with trees
Leicestershire-based farmer Rachael Spence talks about how planting trees with the MOREwoods scheme has improved drainage and soil quality on her smallholding.
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Planting trees for wildlife, environment and future generations
Through our MOREwoods and MOREhedges schemes, Robert Moore has planted trees to attract wildlife, capture carbon, improve visual impact and make better use of underperforming areas of his 356 hectare Lincolnshire farm.
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Tree planting for climate and biodiversity
Klare Owen is a self-proclaimed hobby farmer near Aberystwyth. In a bid to boost biodiversity, combat climate change and visually transform the landscape, she planted 2,250 trees through MOREwoods and MOREhedges.
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Creating a wood for conservation, community and coppicing
Mark and Liz Lea planted a woodland on their organic Shropshire farm in 2023 with MOREwoods. They hope it will boost biodiversity, benefit their local community and provide wood chip for their biomass boiler.
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Trialling plastic-free guards with Kate Humble
We're helping TV presenter Kate Humble transform a section of her farm into a vibrant woodland. To protect the hundreds of newly planted trees from deer browsing, see how Kate's exploring sustainable solutions with eco-friendly, plastic-free tree guards.
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A new wood full of potential for business and nature
In 2021, Chelsea Wills and Phil Johncock planted a spectacular six-acre nature reserve above Lee Bay, North Devon with MOREwoods. Just three years later, they're holding woodland yoga sessions and have plans to coppice trees for their artisan woodworking business.
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Prevent flooding and erosion
With water erosion worsening at his Nottinghamshire farm, James Thomas planted trees to protect topsoil from washing away and improve productivity.
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Improve livestock health and wellbeing
David Brass, CEO of The Lakes Free Range Egg Company, has seen improvements in animal health as well as commercial benefits for his farm after planting trees.
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Strengthen soils for improved farm productivity
Stephen Briggs adopted agroforestry on his arable farm to protect one of his most valuable resources: soil.
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Create shade and shelter for livestock and crops
Cumbria farmers Paul and Nic Renison reduced lamb loss rates and improved soil health and farm productivity with new trees and hedges.
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Encourage interaction and a sense of community
Maybush Copse Friends group has completely transformed a landscape to create a green space for the local community to enjoy.
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Unboxing your trees
Watch our unboxing video to see what will arrive when you order trees from our shop. All saplings are delivered for free, carefully packed and ready to plant.
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How we're returning red squirrels to the Scottish Highlands
In October 2019 we partnered with conservation charity Trees for Life and together relocated red squirrels from populations in Moray and Inverness to this Ledmore & Migdale woods.
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Explore the mysterious world of Britain's rainforests
Take a glimpse into Britain's beautiful and fragile temperate rainforests and discover more about the rare and globally important species that live there.
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Protecting and restoring temperate rainforest in Devon
See how we're working with organisations including Plantlife and the National Trust to protect and restore temperate rainforest sites across Devon.
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The state of Wales’ rainforests
Discover the beauty of our rainforests and why the Alliance for Wales’ Rainforests is asking the Welsh government to do more to protect them.
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Restoration techniques at Raincliffe Woods
We're working with Raincliffe Community Woodland Enterprise to restore ancient woodland at Raincliffe Woods, near Scarborough. Site manager Mark Feather addresses some of the common concerns and explains the techniques being used at the site.
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Restoring Craggach Wood to a productive and diverse native woodland
David Shepherd and Annie Griffiths own Craggach Wood near Inverness. They share the inspirational story of how they transformed a long-established woodland of plantation origin into a biologically and structurally diverse productive native woodland.
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First steps to restoring an ancient woodland in Yorkshire
David Ward, a retired telecommunications engineer, bought a four acre ancient woodland in 2014. With limited knowledge and experience, he turned to Woodland Trust’s adviser Robin Ridley.
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Clearing Runtington Wood of invasive plants
Elsa Godfrey, owner of Runtington Wood in Sussex, explains the steps she has taken to clear her ancient woodland of rhododendron with the help of volunteers and the Woodland Trust.
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Restoring Coed y Galchog: a 25 year plan
Ray Turner, owner of Coed y Galchog near Ruthin, explains how the Woodland Trust is helping with his 25 year plan to restore the wood for future generations to enjoy.
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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.
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Timber production during restoration in a County Antrim woodland
Continuing a 150 year history of woodland management the Shanes Castle estate is managing its woods for timber production whilst restoring the ancient woodland.
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Abi Reader, dairy farmer in Vale of Glamorgan
Abi explains the farm's experimental short rotation coppice system with a high protein arable crop between rows of native trees. The aim is to meet a universal goal: food production and a sustainable planet.
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Will Evans, lowland beef and arable farmer, near Wrexham
Discover why Will planted more hedgerows on his mixed farm and how hedges and edges can make a big difference in tackling the biodiversity and climate crises.
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Geraint Davies, upland sheep and beef farmer
Find out why Geraint has planted new hedgerows, more streamside trees, and increased tree cover on his Ffridd.
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Protect our Living Legends: A Legacy Beyond the Sycamore Gap
The heartbreaking felling of the Sycamore Gap tree one year ago is a reminder of the irreplaceable value and vulnerability of our ancient trees. Sign the petition to call for the legal protection they deserve.
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