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Pine, Scots

Towering in the glen, the Scots pine is a truly stunning tree. It is one of only three native conifers, and our only native pine. It’s the perfect home for iconic Scottish wildlife, such as the red squirrel, capercaillie, Scottish crossbill and the Scottish wildcat.

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Broadleaf summer issue: here comes the sun

Summer is here and the woodlands are breezy, bright and bursting with colour. In this issue of Broadleaf, we tend veteran trees in the Midlands, hunt for pine martens in Scotland and unfurl the extraordinary tale of the familiar foxglove.

Elisabeth Crump  •  10 Jun 2025

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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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Trees woods and wildlife

Tree of the Year 2024

You voted in your thousands to help us crown this year's Tree of the Year and now we have our winner!

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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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Trees woods and wildlife

Red campion

These flashy woodland guardians have strong links to myths and mysticism. They are favourites of plenty of woodland insects – and fairies – and bloom a cheerful pink soon after the bluebell has finished flowering.

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Harrison Woodlands appeal update 

We've purchased Harrison Woodlands thanks to our generous supporters – but we still need your help. 

Event

Guided walk in the Gleann Shìldeag pinewood

Join us for a stroll through the majestic pinewood of Gleann Shìldeag, part of Scotland's rainforest.

Sat 16 Aug 2025  •  Gleann Shìldeag Estate, Strathcarron

Woodland Trust Woods

Woodland Trust Woods

With more than 2,000 woods to discover, there’s an adventure to be found near you.

Trees woods and wildlife

Crustaceans

Woodlice are land-based crustaceans and industrious nutrient recyclers and look under any rock or stump and they'll be there!