MENU We care Our people work every day to ensure the 1,000 woods in our care grow and thrive. We open up access to our woods free of charge and welcome thousands of visitors each year. Credit: Richard Faulks / WTML We're on the ground looking after woods We have sites across the UK. From forests to little urban woods, we keep our sites open year-round for all to enjoy. Our site managers keep the woods thriving for wildlife and for people. VIDEO How we care for Loch Arkaig 00:02:47 Site manager Steve Morris shares how he looks after Loch Arkaig, one of our most wild and remote sites. Meet the people behind our work ABOUT US Tree guards: our research into plastic-free alternatives We've announced a bold new pledge in the war on waste: no more single-use plastic tree guards on our land from the end of 2021. The commitment puts us at the forefront of the movement to eradicate plastic from planting schemes UK-wide, and we are funding research to find viable alternatives. POLICY PAPER The Woodland Trust's approach to managing its estate PDF (1.21 MB) MORE We're keeping woods open to all Our sites are free to visit all year round. From forests to copses, and orchards to loch-sides, you'll find a magical wood near you. VISITING WOODS Find a wood near you Search thousands of woods across the UK and gather information on the local facilities, features, wildlife and history in the area. Find a wood Great days out A WOODLAND TRUST WOOD Skipton Castle Woods Skipton 14.88 ha (36.77 acres) A WOODLAND TRUST WOOD Tring Park Tring 132.94 ha (328.49 acres) MORE We're inspiring people to get outdoors Woods are great for both mental and physical wellbeing, so we want everyone to be able to get outside and enjoy our woods. We run events for all ages throughout the year to bring local communities together and have great advice for you to make the most of your visit. VISITING WOODS Things to do in the woods Step into our woods and enter a world of endless opportunities. Watch for wildlife. Uncover history. Go on an adventure. Get closer to nature. There are countless ways to explore our woods. Explore things to do Trees, plants and animals in our woods TREES WOODS AND WILDLIFE British trees Everything you need to know about British trees. From identification, folklore and history to the pests and diseases that threaten them. TREES WOODS AND WILDLIFE Animals Woods and trees are home to more wildlife than any other landscape, providing homes for thousands of species including our most loved animals. MORE Keep in touch with the nature you love without having to leave the house. Sign up to stay connected Contact us Jobs Press and media Newsletter Publications Accessibility Cookie policy Privacy policy Terms and conditions The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 294344) and in Scotland (No. SC038885). A non-profit-making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No. 1982873. Woodland Trust (Enterprises) Limited, registered in England (No. 2296645), is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Woodland Trust. Registered office: Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LL. The Woodland Trust and Woodland Trust Nature Detectives logos are registered trademarks. Images © protected Woodland Trust. VAT No. GB520 6111 04.