About us
We create
We create wildlife-rich woods and plant native trees to benefit nature, climate and people now and in the future.
For people. For wildlife. For life.
That's why we're here.
About us
We create wildlife-rich woods and plant native trees to benefit nature, climate and people now and in the future.
About us
We fight to protect woods and trees, preventing the loss of irreplaceable habitat, nature and carbon stores for a healthier future for everyone.
About us
We bring damaged ancient woods back to life, restoring irreplaceable ecosystems to improve landscape resilience so that nature and people can thrive.
About us
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.
Planted
We have planted millions of trees since we began in 1972.
Saved
We have saved thousands of woods with your help since 1999.
Revived
We are bringing thousands of hectares of ancient woodland back to life.
We can't achieve our vision without you.
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Charlie Mellor • 02 May 2023
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Our top UK native trees to bring colour, interest and wildlife to your garden, including size and preferred conditions.
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How to plant the right tree in the right place to help combat global warming from home.
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Visiting woods
We care for more than 1,000 woods across the UK, so get your boots on and start exploring.
Trees woods and wildlife
Our A-Z guide to British trees from native species to naturalised and widely planted non-natives.
Trees woods and wildlife
Woods are brimming with wildlife. Discover what's out there with our identification guides.
Trees woods and wildlife
From the dazzling bluebells that cover ancient woodland in the spring to the bright meadows bursting with buttercups in the summer, wild flowers are what make our woods so beautiful. Find out what flowers you might see on a woodland walk and how to identify them with pictures.
Visiting woods
Help monitor the effects of climate change on wildlife near you. Your records contribute to a growing body of scientific evidence on global warming.
Support us
With your support, we can ensure woods are always there, free for everyone to enjoy.
Support us
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.