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Protecting trees and woods

Ancient woods and trees threatened by Lower Thames Crossing

We’ve been campaigning against proposals for a new tunnel between Essex and Kent since 2016. Now Highways England has developed its plans and is consulting on the changes, we need your help again.

Plant trees

Agroforestry benefits nature, climate and farming

Integrating trees in arable crops and livestock systems makes agroforestry a win win for sustainable food production and the natural environment.

Partnerships

Nectar

As an extension to our long-standing partnership with Sainsbury’s, we can now offer Nectar points to new and existing Woodland Trust members. From November 2021, Nectar customers can collect Nectar points on memberships, collect additional points when buying Woodland Trust products in Sainsbury’s and donate Nectar points to help plant trees or lock up carbon

Support us

What gifts in wills have helped us achieve

When you remember us in your will, you protect the woods and trees you love for future generations. See for yourself how legacies are already making a huge difference.

Press centre

Schools and community groups urged to plant trees for Woodland Trust’s Big Climate Fightback

Time is running out for schools and community groups to apply for free trees and be part of the Woodland Trust’s Big Climate Fightback.

Press centre

Woodland Trust response to Government's Ten Point Plan

Read our response to Government's Ten Point Plan to tackle climate change and create jobs.

Trees woods and wildlife

Oak, holm

With its evergreen leaves, the holm oak is a bold splash of colour in the winter months. It was first introduced in the 1500s and, though it’s not as adapted as our native oaks, it supports plenty of our wildlife.

Blog

What’s the difference between a wood and a forest?

As we celebrate International Day of Forests, learn the difference between woods and forests and why they're both so important.

Eleanor Clark  •  21 Mar 2018

Blog

Why are bees important? And how you can help them

With its black and gold stripes, translucent wings and signature furry body, the bee is a common sight in woods and gardens around the world. But do you know how important this creature is to our planet, and the threats it is facing?

Hannah Vickers  •  17 Jul 2018