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Protecting trees and woods

Restoring ancient woodland

Ancient woodland restoration encourages these precious habitats to recover and reverse years of decline. Find out why it's important and what's involved.

Trees woods and wildlife

Arkaig ospreys: your questions answered

We answer your questions about our Loch Arkaig ospreys, the nest cameras and their forest home.

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Meet the people behind our work: Loch Arkaig

Hard graft. Passionate people. Expertise and skill. There's more to our woods than just trees. See for yourself what makes Loch Arkaig Pine Forest so special, and what it takes to keep it that way.

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Position statement

Trees and flood risk – the Woodland Trust’s position

The Woodland Trust promotes the integration of trees and woodland alongside other natural and traditional flood management measures to help reduce flood risk.

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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.

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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.

Research briefing

Tree leaves as supplementary feed for ruminant livestock

We look at the value of different species of tree leaves as mineral supplements for livestock. Willow in particular is identified as a potentially valuable source of cobalt and zinc.

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Blog

Animal migration: why do animals migrate?

Discover why birds and other animals migrate and learn how they complete this astonishing feat without getting lost.

Danielle Wesley  •  17 Feb 2020

Blog

Conservation for kids and families

Find out more about nature conservation, how to get your kids involved and how to make your family more eco-friendly.

Rachel Hoskins  •  06 Jan 2020