The Woodland Trust was established in 1972 and is now the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity with over five decades spent caring for UK trees and woodland so that nature and people can thrive. Together with their partners and supporters, they fight for a greener future for wildlife and people.
They use their expertise to plant native trees in the areas where they’re most needed. They use native trees because of their value to wildlife, planting the right species mixes at the correct densities. This delivers the best possible results for carbon storage and biodiversity. The Woodland Trust always plants UK sourced and grown trees, so you can be sure of their provenance and prevents the import of pests and diseases.
The UK faces the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, and native trees have a key role to play. They boost biodiversity, halting species decline and lock up excess carbon emissions, as well as fighting the effects of climate change such as flooding.
of Britain’s native woodlands are currently in good ecological condition.
new trees need to be planted in the UK a year to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050
will mitigate 1 tonne of carbon in their lifetime
As well as absorbing carbon dioxide, trees remove other pollutants from the atmosphere and release oxygen, giving us clean air to breathe.
By providing shade and deflecting solar radiation, trees can lower temperatures in urban areas.
Climate change is triggering more extreme weather events which increase the chance of flooding. Trees help to reduce the risk.
Trees boost soil health and structure while helping prevent erosion.
Many of our native species rely on woods and trees to survive. By planting trees, we’re reversing habitat loss and giving nature a fighting chance of recovery.
Woods and trees are vital for a happy, healthy society. Green spaces are proven to have a hugely positive impact on our physical fitness and mental health.
