About us
We create
We create wildlife-rich woods and plant native trees to benefit nature, climate and people now and in the future.
Credit: Gareth Overton
Credit: Gareth Overton
Woods and trees are essential.
For people. For wildlife. For life.
That's why we're here.
About us
We protect
We fight to protect woods and trees, preventing the loss of irreplaceable habitat, nature and carbon stores for a healthier future for everyone.
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We restore
We bring damaged ancient woods back to life, restoring irreplaceable ecosystems to improve landscape resilience so that nature and people can thrive.
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We care
We care for over 1,000 woods, keeping them open for you to explore and enjoy. We want to inspire a love for woods and trees for generations to come.
55m
Planted
We have planted millions of trees since we began in 1972.
1,172
Saved
We have saved thousands of woods with your help in the last decade.
85k
Revived
We are bringing thousands of hectares of ancient woodland back to life.
We want a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature.
We can't achieve our vision without you.
Go exploring
Primordial landscapes, tangled branches, breathtaking wildlife and miles of woodland trails. From the countryside to cities, we care for thousands of woods throughout the UK, all free to visit.
Find a wood near youStart planting
Plant trees
Free trees for schools and communities
We want to make sure everyone in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So we’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities.
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British trees to plant in your garden: 14 native tree ideas
Our top UK native trees to bring colour, interest and wildlife to your garden, including size and preferred conditions.
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Combat climate change at home: 6 native trees to plant in small gardens
How to plant the right tree in the right place to help combat global warming from home.
Enjoy spring woodland
Visiting woods
Discover woods in spring
Flowers bring bursts of colour and wildlife reawakens, turning the woods into a hive of activity. Explore our top ideas for woodland visits in spring.
Trees woods and wildlife
How to identify trees
All trees have clues and features that can help with identification. You just need to know what to look out for with our quick guide.
Trees woods and wildlife
A-Z of British trees
Our A-Z guide to British trees from native species to naturalised and widely planted non-natives.
Get closer to nature
Make a difference
Support us
Have a flutter
Play our raffle to be in with a chance to win a cash prize - all while supporting our work for woods and trees.
Visiting woods
Spot the changing seasons
Tell us what's happening to nature near you this spring and help scientists track the effects of climate change on UK wildlife.
Support us
Dedications
Be it a single tree or an acre of woodland with a personalised bench, your dedication will provide a long-lasting tribute that can be visited time after time – and support local wildlife too.