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Press centre
Tree planting progress ‘near glacial' as Government releases new figures
Government tree planting figures published today show that targets to create new woodland in England have been missed again.
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Tree planting advice
Thinking of planting trees, but need some help? Explore advice on choosing the right tree species, location, how to plant and aftercare.
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Press centre
Official planting figures show urgent need for more actionRead our response to the latest National Statistics on woodland released on 17 June 2021.
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Privately owned Wood
Fraserburgh Urban Planting Scheme ZZ
Aberdeenshire
5.01 ha (12.38 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Ferguslie Sportspark Woodland Planting
Renfrewshire
1.91 ha (4.72 acres)
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Practical guidance
Tree planting for free range poultry farms
Incorporating trees into free range poultry farms can improve the welfare of birds and their performance. We give advice on planting design and maintenance.
PDF (650 KB)
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Manchester City Council Wood
Mersey Valley Planting Scheme
Greater Manchester
3.26 ha (8.06 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Newton Brook Planting
Greater Manchester
6.59 ha (16.28 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Formby New Planting
Merseyside
2.76 ha (6.82 acres)
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Where to plant
The trick to successful planting is good planning.
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Case study
Tree planting for severe flooding on a lowland farm
A study investigating the impact and cost of severe annual flooding on a lowland farm and the role of tree planting as a management technique.
PDF (718 KB)
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Privately owned Wood
Watergrove New Planting
Greater Manchester
6.80 ha (16.80 acres)
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Case study
Natural flood management by planting trees
A Sussex Flow Initiative case study demonstrating natural flood management by planting hedgerows and woodland to intercept rainfall and improve soil infiltration.
PDF (570 KB)
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Privately owned Wood
Oldhouse Wood New Planting
Buckinghamshire
0.56 ha (1.38 acres)
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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.
PDF (1.64 MB)
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Somerset County Council Wood
Glastonbury Relief Road Screen Planting
Somerset
3.55 ha (8.77 acres)
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Case study
Pearls of wisdom - tree planting to improve water quality
Pearls of wisdom: a case study demonstrating the improved water quality and freshwater mussel habitat achieved by strategic tree planting and bank stabilisation on the River Clun.
PDF (692 KB)
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Woodland Carbon
Get paid for planting new woodland for areas of over 5 hectares with our Woodland Carbon scheme. Your new woodland will be assessed for its carbon-locking potential and you'll be paid in Woodland Carbon Units with associated costs covered, too.
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Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Walsall In House Planting No1 1998
West Midlands
3.47 ha (8.57 acres)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust launches plastic free planting pledge
The Woodland Trust is set to revolutionise the conservation sector as it pledges to end the use of all plastic tree shelters from its sites by the end of the year.
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MOREwoods site plan guide
For us to consider your project we need an initial indication of the area(s) you are considering planting.
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Case study
Planting trees to improve economic returns
A case study demonstrating the benefits of agroforestry on an arable farm, including crop diversification, enhanced biodiversity and reduced wind erosion.
PDF (142 KB)
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Why plant trees?
Whatever your reason for planting, trees have far-reaching benefits for all of us.
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MOREhedges site plan guide
For us to consider your project we need an initial indication of the area(s) where you are considering planting hedgerows.
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Case study
Trees planting on farms without affecting subsidies
A partnership trial to demonstrate how grazing and trees can work together, and to secure new policy which allows farmers to plant without being penalised.
PDF (134 KB)
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Press centre
Success for Wales-wide tree planting project as 300,000 trees find homes
Thousands of households have planted trees through the My Tree, Our Forest project, helping to kickstart a National Forest for Wales.
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Press centre
Biggest ever tree planting year for fast-expanding Northern Forest
More than 1.9 million trees – enough to fill over 1,200 football pitches – were planted across the Northern Forest in the last year.
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Press centre
Royal Navy worker helps tackle climate change by planting a tree online
Royal Navy worker Leah Ravuoco is urging others to take 60 seconds to have a tree planted in their name.
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Blog
How and when to plant fruit trees
Find out how to choose the best fruit tree for you and your garden, when and where to plant them and the benefits they bring for wildlife.
Helen Keating • 05 Nov 2020
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Protecting trees and woods
Street tree heroes: standing up for street trees
People across the UK are fighting for their street trees. They're planting the street trees of the future, rallying the support of their communities and influencing local planning policies.
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First World War Centenary Woods
One hundred years since the outbreak of the First World War, we marked the anniversary with one of our most ambitious planting projects to date.
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Managing trees and woods
Explore expert advice on how to manage your woodland from planting to maturity and care for valuable ancient and veteran trees on your land.
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About us
The Northern Forest
The North of England has significantly less woodland cover than the rest of the country, but not for much longer. With our partners we are planting 50 million trees and transforming the landscape of northern England.
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About us
Tree guards: research into plastic-free alternatives
Our bold pledge to stop using new single-use plastic tree guards on our land in 2021 put us at the forefront of the movement to eradicate plastic from planting schemes UK-wide. We’re funding research to find viable alternatives and are now moving towards sustainable tree protection in other areas.
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Video
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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The Queen’s Green Canopy
We’re proud to have honoured Her late Majesty's reign by planting trees and woods across the UK with you as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy.
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Help us create more river woodland
Find out how river woodland planting can increase river health, help prevent flooding and boost biodiversity.
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Visiting woods
Events
Discover events at our woods and the festivals and fairs we're attending in the coming months. From walking and wellbeing to photography and tree planting events, our woodland events are a great day out.
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Video
Torriano Primary School plant our free trees with author Lauren Child
Watch the school plant our free trees for schools and communities with author Lauren Child.
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Video
Woodland Carbon Scheme: how it works
Woodland Carbon is our unique tree planting scheme that combines environmental benefits with financial rewards for farmers and landowners. Find out how it works.
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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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Policy paper
Planting 50 million trees for a new Northern Forest
Our plan to plant 50 million trees across the North of England, transforming the landscape to make it more resilient, beautiful and prosperous.
PDF (3.95 MB)
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Partnerships
Premier Paper
We're helping Premier's clients combat their carbon emissions by planting trees.
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Support us
Trees for Tom
Captain Sir Tom Moore united and inspired the nation. By planting trees with the Trust, his family honoured his love of nature and helped create a brighter future. And you paid tribute by donating.
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Let's keep planting trees and protecting nature
Your support for UK woodland and our fight for nature is vital. Take a look at some of the incredible work we've been able to do and how you can help in the future.
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Video
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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Partnerships
OVO
OVO has funded thousands of free tree packs since we began our partnership, putting more than 1.75 million trees in the ground and kicking off its Planting Promise with a flourish.
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Case study
Keeping their cool - improving water quality with trees
A case study from Wessex demonstrating how the planting of trees can reduce pollution, slow surface run-off and provide shade to cool rivers and streams.
PDF (663 KB)
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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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Video
Woodland Carbon: finances
Explore the financial benefits of our Woodland Carbon tree planting scheme, including how much money you could receive and when payments are made.
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Woodland Carbon planting scheme: overview
Watch our film to find out more about our groundbreaking woodland carbon scheme, the support we provide and the far-reaching benefits for both you and the planet.
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Stump Up For Trees: planting one million trees in the Bannau Brycheiniog area
Farmers in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park show how it's possible to turn marginal land land into profitable assets that deliver for nature.
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Video
Andrew Evans, farmer, Dol Llys Farm
Andrew introduces Dol Llys Farm and his ethos of balancing agriculture and conservation and the importance of long-term collaboration with others, to create a farm that benefits people and wildlife through tree planting.
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Research report
The Pontbren Project – farmer-led uplands land management
The Pontbren Project, led by farmers in Mid Wales, uses woodland management and tree planting to improve efficiency in upland livestock farming.
PDF (1.67 MB)
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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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Video
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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Journal
Wood Wise – hedgerows and hedgerow trees
The summer 2014 issue of Wood Wise looks at the benefits hedges provide, their management for wildlife, and hedgerow planting and improvement schemes.
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Case study
Trees mean better business for egg production
The CEO of a free range egg producer advocates tree planting as an active part of farm management for the commercial and welfare benefits they deliver.
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Case study
Tree shelter boosts lamb survival rate in sheep farming
Planting trees as shelter for livestock on upland farms can protect animals from harsh weather, improving welfare and reducing lamb mortality.
PDF (698 KB)
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Partnerships
Moto Foundation
Our partnership is driving tree planting efforts all over the UK.
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MOREwoods application guidance
Find out more about the MOREwoods scheme, for planting 500+ trees as woodland on at least half a hectare.
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Press centre
"LincWoods" project to plant 200,000 trees across Lincolnshire in next two years
Lincolnshire County Council and the Woodland Trust have united for a major planting initiative to boost tree cover across the region.
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MOREwoods application form
Apply for MOREwoods
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Press centre
Woodland Trust Northern Ireland opens Glas-na-Bradan Wood
Woodland Trust thanks funders and volunteers for their support as the first phase of work and planting are completed on the new Belfast site.
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Partnerships
Sofidel
Our partnership sees a range of product sales fund tree planting across the UK.
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Blog
How to protect your plants in winter
Top tips on how to protect your garden plants from wind, rain, frost and snow, plus other garden jobs for winter: planning, planting and helping wildlife.
Kate Lewthwaite • 04 Nov 2020
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The power of trees - KS3 assembly
Inspire secondary students with this presentation about the incredible way trees benefit people and the planet. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.
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The Man Who Planted Trees - KS2 assembly
Inspire your pupils with this thought-provoking tale that shows how one person's actions can make a lasting difference. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.
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Press centre
Press centre
Read the latest news from the Woodland Trust including our woods, conservation, campaigns, our work with government, tree planting and much more.
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Video
The Northern Forest
Watch our video on the Northern Forest and find out all the benefits this planting project will bring.
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Plant trees with your school
Tree planting is a hands-on way for children to make a real impact on the environment. We’ve already helped schools plant five million trees across the UK; discover how we can help you.
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Resources and activities for schools
All of our KS1, KS2 and KS3 resources can be found in Tree Tools for Schools – our online learning hub. Tried and tested by teachers, these activities include tree planting, wildlife identification, nature crafts and lots more.
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Research report
The benefits of integrating trees on livestock farms
A research report on how tree planting supports livestock farms and animal welfare by improving water quality, preventing soil erosion and providing shelter.
PDF (9.10 MB)
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Press centre
Woodland Trust helps National Trust plant 70-acre wood on Wimpole Farm
The Woodland Trust and National Trust are planting 90,000 trees to transform a working farm into a haven for wildlife, including a new wood celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Blog
7 ways for kids to help garden wildlife
Read our top tips on how kids can help support garden wildlife, from planting trees to making a bug hotel.
Danielle Wesley • 18 Aug 2021
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Partnerships
People's Postcode Lottery
Support from players of People's Postcode Lottery has raised over £25 million to date, planting millions of trees, investing in the next generation of naturalists, restoring precious woodland habitats and helped us buy our first mountain – Ben Shieldaig.
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Blog
Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Frodsham Woods, Cheshire
Join us for a planting day at Frodsham Woods where a former golf course is transforming into a space for people to enjoy, to fight climate change and help wildlife thrive.
Adam Shaw • 28 Mar 2024
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Case study
Agroforestry for timber, coppice and nuts
A case study of a mixed farm planting trees to improve low soil fertility, increase wildlife and provide woodfuel and cobnuts, diversifying their produce.
PDF (220 KB)
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Partnerships
Sainsbury's
We've spent the last 20 years growing our successful partnership, working together for a healthier planet. As part of this, we're championing innovative nature-friendly farming agroforestry solutions, funding free trees for schools and communities, and planting over five million trees across the UK.
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Video
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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About us
Influencing government and policymakers
We work to influence government and policymakers to secure stronger protection for our valued woods and trees, and to reverse the decline in tree cover by creating better incentives for planting.
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Practical guidance
The role of trees in free range poultry farming
Trees provide cover, shelter and shade, encouraging poultry to range and exhibit natural behaviours. This in turn improves bird health, welfare and production.
PDF (7.77 MB)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Edith's Wood
Far Westhouse
6.86 ha (16.95 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whitings Wood
Barnet
7.09 ha (17.52 acres)
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Research report
The benefits of integrating trees on arable farms
A research report on how tree planting supports farm production through reduced soil erosion, water conservation and climate change resilience.
PDF (1.27 MB)
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Video
Meet the people behind our work: Friends of Belvoir Wood
Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Friends of Belvoir Wood so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Hyndlee Forest
Scottish Borders
8103.82 ha (20024.54 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Midgery Wood
Preston
7.45 ha (18.41 acres)
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Mr & Mrs Alan & Edwina Abbott Wood
Fir Tree Farm
Merseyside
1.95 ha (4.82 acres)
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Practical guidance
The role of trees in arable farming
Native trees and hedges on arable farms can improve productivity and landscape resilience, increase product diversity, and provide environmental value.
PDF (2.35 MB)
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Research report
Evaluating the use and benefits of trees on dairy farms
A research report on how tree planting supports dairy farms and animal welfare through mitigating pollution runoff, protecting water and providing shelter.
PDF (1.19 MB)
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Practical guidance
The role of trees in sheep farming
Planting trees for shelter can boost production and improve animal health and welfare. This guide provides practical guidance on integrating trees on sheep farms.
PDF (15.85 MB)
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Position statement
Trees and carbon – the Woodland Trust’s position
The Woodland Trust promotes tree planting and woodland creation as a means of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and combatting the effects of climate change.
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Case study
Fruit trees - improving land and increasing yield on a mixed farm
A case study demonstrating the productivity benefits of fruit trees on a mixed organic farm. Planting in rows provides shelter for crops and prevents soil erosion.
PDF (936 KB)
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Prestolee Canal Copice
Greater Manchester
0.20 ha (0.49 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Arley Wood
Warwickshire
41.88 ha (103.49 acres)
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Plant more trees
We're on a mission to grow millions of healthy, native trees across the UK to help protect us from the effects of climate change.
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Case study
Trees enhance flock health and field drainage
A case study demonstrating how trees can improve shelter for sheep, land drainage and grass growing conditions in fields otherwise unsuitable for stock.
PDF (493 KB)
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Privately owned Wood
East Balgray
North Ayrshire
21.44 ha (52.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Greyfield Wood
High Littleton NE Somerset
36.23 ha (89.52 acres)
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East Ayrshire Woodlands Wood
Whitehill Colliery Woodland
East Ayrshire
10.50 ha (25.95 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cwm George & Casehill Woods
Dinas Powys nr Cardiff
84.43 ha (208.63 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Craggy Wood
Cumbria
15.07 ha (37.24 acres)
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Case study
Trees enhance poultry health for premium products
A case study demonstrating the benefits of enriching a poultry farm with trees, resulting in higher chicken welfare and marketable woodland products.
PDF (586 KB)
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Case study
Mob grazing and creating new hedgerows for livestock shelter
A case study demonstrating the productivity and welfare improvements achieved by mob (rotational) grazing and smaller paddocks with hedges for shelter.
PDF (2.94 MB)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Addiewell Bing
West Lothian
21.01 ha (51.92 acres)
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Practical guidance
Ancient tree guide 7 – trees for the future
A guide to establishing and protecting the next generation of trees, allowing them to develop fully and become the ancient trees of the future.
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Blog
How to increase biodiversity in your garden
Every garden has the potential to be a haven for wildlife. From planting for pollinators to embracing a little mess, here are some easy ways to increase biodiversity in your garden.
Charlotte Varela • 07 Apr 2023
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Woodland Welcome Wood
Broadhempston Community Woodland
Devon
13.05 ha (32.25 acres)
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Priory Woods Local Nature Reserve
West Midlands
7.95 ha (19.64 acres)