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In 2012, an English upland restoration project began fencing sheep out of Tebay Common

A transformative upland restoration initiative in Cumbria has brought new life to a sheep-grazed fell, with native trees being planted to stimulate the recovery of dormant seed banks and form enchanting ghost woodlands. This environmental project has witnessed the arrival of eleven new breeding bird species since 2016. Additionally, it…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Ireland’s ancient rainforest vanished after thousands of years of human activity. Now nearly 30,000 trees are being planted to bring it back

Almost 30,000 young native trees have been planted at Lenamore Wood in Northern Ireland, marking the beginning of a restoration project that could take a century to mature. Oak, alder and rowan now cover parts of the 41-acre site near Gortin, though the future woodland is still difficult to picture.…

The Times of India · Aug 13

This oak tree survived a World War II bomber crash nearly 80 years ago. Now it is competing for Tree of the Year

An oak tree in Rutland that was struck by a World War II Lancaster bomber has been shortlisted for this year's UK Tree of the Year award, alongside nine other trees chosen for surviving extraordinary events across centuries of British history. The Woodland Trust, the charity behind the annual competition,…

The Times of India · Jul 23

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Two Scottish nominations shortlisted for Tree of the Year

TWO trees in Scotland, including one that survived a lightning strike and the other an Oasis concert, have been shortlisted for the UK’s Tree of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

UK cities urged to plant more trees to tackle dangerous heatwaves

Adding tree shade brought down temperatures by 12C on concrete and 9C on grass

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Pocket woodlands are the secret to transforming shady garden corners – these are the easy planting tricks I learned from an RHS Chelsea garden designer

They're ideal for tiny spaces

Ideal Home · May 23

Farage’s Clacton-on-Sea constituency worst ‘tree desert’ in England, research shows

Woodland Trust also finds significant north-south divide in tree cover, leaving many people at risk of poor health

The Guardian - UK · May 14

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Osprey Louis returns to nest in time to woo mate away from toy boy rival

Louis finally returned to his nest two weeks late and had been feared dead by experts.

Evening Standard · Apr 18

Time running out to rescue ‘forgotten forests’ under plantations, charity warns

Woodland Trust is calling on the Government to meet its targets to restore planted ancient woodlands before it is too late.

Evening Standard · Mar 9

Four tonnes of cannabis farm waste dumped in ancient woodland

Conservation charity Woodland Trust urges the public to be on alert as waste poses risk to wildlife

The Independent UK · Mar 6

‘We have to be responsible stewards’: JB Gill on Sycamore Gap and his love of the outdoors

After the pointless felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, popstar turned farmer and Woodland Trust ambassador JB Gill wants more people to find wonder in the countryside

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Nature’s playground: 10 fun ways to enjoy family time in the woods this autumn

Enjoy moments of creativity and connection when you make core memories in the woods as the leaves and temperatures fall

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

‘The rich smell of leaves decomposing is wonderful’: three nature lovers on how to find autumn splendour in the woods

In need of an escape, or a shift in perspective? The woodlands in autumn will never let you down. Here, three Woodland Trust members share their favourite spots to soak up the changing seasons

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

Do you know your beech from your birch? Take our picture quiz to test your tree knowledge

From towering oaks to timeworn sycamores, put your treespotting skills to the test

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

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Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Nature targets will be missed without more support for tree growing, experts say

Leading organisations in the tree production sector are calling for a designated action plan to boost the number and diversity of species being grown.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025

Argyle Street ash in Glasgow wins tree of the year competition

Beloved specimen triumphs in Woodland Trust contest over ‘King of Limbs’ oak in Wiltshire

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

Glasgow’s ‘Argyle Street Ash’ wins Tree of the Year 2025 as wildcard entry

The tree beat nine other nominees that suited this year’s ‘rooted in culture’ theme.

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Cedar climbed by Beatles and oak in Woolf poem among Tree of the Year nominees

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025

Argyle Street Ash nominated for Tree of the Year 2025

AN ash tree in Scotland’s largest city has been shortlisted for an annual competition which celebrates culturally significant trees across the UK.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Pine marten kits spotted in national park for first time in 100 years

It is a ‘historic moment’ for conservation efforts

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Wildlife declining in UK woods despite more tree cover, study finds

The Woodland Trust said the quantity and variety of wildlife is plummeting due to the deteriorating ecological condition within UK woods.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Kent landscape that inspired Dickens declared nature reserve

Natural England announced the creation of the North Kent Woods and Downs national nature reserve to boost nature and tourism.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Government urged to ‘list’ precious trees for protection like historic buildings

The Woodland Trust wants Government to back proposed laws that would give ‘heritage’ trees greater protection in the wake of the Sycamore Gap trial.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

Appeal launched to help buy and restore swathe of rare temperate rainforest

The Woodland Trust is looking for support for the purchase of Buckland Wood – the ‘final piece of rainforest jigsaw’ in Devon’s Dart Valley.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Toby Carvery boss apologises for ‘upset caused’ by felling of centuries-old tree

The tree was cut down in Whitewebbs Park, north London on April 3.

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