Publications

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Scotland

This report shows the central role that native woods and trees must play in restoring nature in Scotland, and how the government and local authorities can help.

PDF (3.03 MB)

Journal

Report and accounts 2022–2023

Produced annually, our report and accounts summarises our achievements, fundraising activity and expenditure between 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023. It also outlines our governance, reports back on our environmental impact, and lays out our ambitions for the coming months.

PDF (4.77 MB)

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Northern Ireland

This report outlines the critical role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature, and how the government and local authorities can ensure nature’s recovery is embedded in local plans.

PDF (2.58 MB)

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in Wales

This report shows the central role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature in Wales, and how the government and local authorities can help.

PDF (18.56 MB)

Policy paper

Coed a choedwigoedd: wrth galon adferiad byd natur yng Nghymru

Mae’r adroddiad hwn yn dangos y rôl ganolog y mae’n rhaid i goedwigoedd a choed naturiol a lled-naturiol brodorol ei chwarae wrth adfer natur yng Nghymru, a sut y gall y llywodraeth ac awdurdodau lleol helpu.

PDF (18.60 MB)

Position statement

Trees and peat in the nature and climate crises - the Woodland Trust's view

We're taking steps to ensure we protect and prevent the degradation of valuable peatlands for the climate and nature recovery.

PDF (2.04 MB)

Policy paper

Trees and woods: at the heart of nature recovery in England

This report shows the central role that native natural and semi-natural woods and trees must play in restoring nature, and how the government and local authorities can embed nature's recovery in local plans.

PDF (4.96 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise – nature-positive economy

Read the summer 2023 issue of Wood Wise, which explores the new narrative of a nature-positive economy.

PDF (8.89 MB)

Practical guidance

Site Assessment Handbook

This handbook will help you gather information on your site to help you create your own woodland. It guides you through four assessment stages and offers advice on growing the right trees in the right place.

PDF (4.65 MB)

Journal

Report and Accounts 2021-2022

Produced annually, our report and accounts summarises our achievements, fundraising activity, and expenditure between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022. It also outlines our governance, reports back on our environmental impact, and lays out our ambitions for the coming months.

PDF (4.76 MB)

Practical guidance

Trees for the Crofting Community

Our Croft Woodlands advisory team helps crofters, smallholders, and common grazings to create and manage woodlands that will flourish. Get more information on the project, funding and read case studies showing how trees can benefit your croft.

PDF (1.81 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise – nature recovery at scale

Read the autumn 2022 issue of Wood Wise, which explores how we can drive nature recovery on a landscape scale.

PDF (5.81 MB)

Policy paper

Farming for the future: agroforestry benefits for nature and climate

This report assesses the benefits of agroforestry on a large scale on farmland in England. It considers how agroforestry systems are already being deployed, and sets out recommendations on how to increase the number of trees in our agricultural environment and make changes in land use a reality.

PDF (5.19 MB)

Position statement

Forest certification – the Woodland Trust's position

The Woodland Trust practises sustainable forestry and is committed to supporting initiatives which assist others in accessing forest certification.

PDF (395 KB)

Practical guidance

Ancient and veteran trees: An Assessment Guide

This guide describes our approach to conserving veteran trees, wherever they are. Covering a series of steps that you can follow as an adviser, advocate, landowner, or manager.

PDF (4.82 MB)

Practical guidance

Integrating trees on farms and crofts in Scotland

It's time to manage land in a way that addresses ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agroforesty and woodland expansion projects in Scotland are key for integrating tree cover and agricultural land to complement farming systems, including crofting. 

PDF (1.38 MB)

Journal

Wood Wise – trees for water

Read the spring 2022 issue of Wood Wise, which explores the relationship between trees and water.

PDF (4.90 MB)

Practical guidance

Tree charter toolkit

The Charter for Trees, Woods and People (the Tree Charter) sets out the principles for a society in which people and trees can stand stronger together. How can we all meaningfully give something back in return for fresh air, food, resources, shelter, careers and inspiration? We hope this toolkit offers you a starting point.

PDF (2.43 MB)

Practical guidance

Tree species handbook

Our guide to choosing the best tree species when creating new woodland, with profiles of 50 tree and shrub species and 18 woodland communities.

PDF (13.70 MB)

Practical guidance

Woodland creation guide

The Woodland Trust’s approach to woodland creation for people and wildlife.

PDF (42.34 MB)