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    BE INSPIRED, EXPLORE AND GROW WITH THE WOODLAND TRUST

    At the Woodland Trust, we believe that learning is the first step toward lasting change for our woods, wildlife, and future generations. Our learning resources are designed to help people of all ages explore the wonders of the natural world, inspire curiosity and action, and grow together in knowledge and connection with nature. Our Careers and Learning hub is your gateway to exciting job opportunities, professional development and inspiring educational resources. From tree assessment and identification guides, and conservation toolkits to roles that make a real impact, we’re here to support your journey- whether you're just starting out or looking to focus your skills in a new direction. Here, you'll find opportunities to grow your skills and make a difference as part of a passionate, purpose-driven organisation. Explore how you can make a difference. Learn, work and thrive with the Woodland Trust.

    About the Woodland Trust
    We Create
    Expanding native woodland and creating tree-rich habitats to benefit nature, climate and people is at the heart of what we do.
    We Protect
    We fight to protect woods and trees, preventing the loss of irreplaceable habitat, nature and carbon stores for a healthier future for everyone.
    We Restore
    We bring damaged ancient woods back to life, restoring irreplaceable ecosystems to improve landscape resilience so that nature and people can thrive.
    Meet Lucy, an Assistant Site Manager
    Lucy is one of our Assistant Site Managers, watch the video to see what's involved in her day to day life at the Woodland Trust. 
    Meet Joe, a Site Manager
    Spend a day with Joe in his role as Site Manager at the Woodland Trust
    Volunteer with us
    Volunteers are crucial to our work. We couldn’t protect and care for the UK’s woods and trees without them. Whatever your skills or background, however much time you can give, you can make a difference.

    STATE OF THE UK'S WOODS AND TREES 2025

    We’re checking on the health of woodlands to see what’s changed and identify the urgent action needed to protect and restore them.

    See the full report Watch a Summary
    Practical guidance and reports
    Woodland Creation Guide
    To drive nature recovery and deliver outcomes for people, we must demonstrate excellence in planning and delivery for woodland creation. Our guide builds on the latest scientific evidence, 25-years of collective experience across the Trust and a community of expert stakeholders. 
    Tree Species Handbook
    This handbook aims to help with decisions about tree species in woodland creation projects, with profiles of 50 tree and shrub species and 18 woodland communities.
    Site Assesment Handbook
    Our site assessment handbook is a complete guide to surveying your land for woodland creation. It will help you gather the information you need to plant the right trees in the right place, benefiting both the wider landscape and your own land.
    Observatree
    An early warning system for tree health Using citizen science, we aim to help spot new pest and disease threats to UK trees
    The Growing Diversity Project
    This new exciting partnership initiative between Fellowship of the Trees and the Woodland Trust is funded by the Tree Production Innovation Fund from the Forestry Commission.
    TreE PlaNat
    Stakeholder perceptions and socio-ecological consequences of Treescape Expansion through Planting & Natural colonisation
    Forest Topsoil Organic Carbon Declines Under Ash Dieback
    Tree diseases are increasingly affecting woodland ecosystems across the world. However, the impact of these diseases upon the soil, and in particular soil carbon, is still poorly understood. Here we present the results of a field survey of ~100 woodlands across Great Britain measured in 1971, 2001 and 2022 and evaluate the fifty-year trend in topsoil (0–15 cm) carbon based upon measurements of soil organic matter (SOM) and the impact of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (ash dieback).

    TREES AND WOODS: AT THE HEART OF NATURE RECOVERY

    Despite nature's recovery being impossible without them, just 7% of UK woods are in good condition for wildlife. Our reports set out what needs to be done to restore our woods and trees in England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland, for both wildlife and people.

    Read the reports
    Ancient tree guidance
    Recognising and categorising ancient and other veteran trees
    This guide provides a transparent and reproducible method to recognise and categorise ancient and veteran trees. It includes a one-page categorisation key to highlight their distinguishing characteristics, alongside more comprehensive guidance to support anyone to recognise and categorise these special trees.
    Ancient and veteran trees: An Assessment Guide
    This guide describes our approach to achieving our vision for ancient and veteran trees. It details how to record them, assess impacts on them, and what you may do to secure their future. Following the steps outlined here may take a few minutes, but could add years or centuries to the life of a tree. We believe this is time well spent!  
    Ancient woodland restoration - maximising ecological integrity
    This practical guide focuses on the third phase of restoration management: maximising ecological integrity.

    Careers at the Woodland Trust

    At the Trust, we're united by our passion for nature recovery, climate action, and equitable access to trees and green spaces. We believe in growing together. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone’s unique skills and ideas are valued. Join us in our mission to create, protect and restore healthy woods and trees for people and nature. Be part of a committed, forward-thinking organisation that empowers its people and supporters to create lasting, positive change.

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    We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work for all our staff and volunteers. One of the steps we've taken is to establish inclusion networks. These groups provide community, support and advocacy for our staff and volunteers from marginalised backgrounds. The Inclusion Allies are a unique space in the organisation to discuss anything and everything relating to diversity and inclusion. Allies volunteer their time to be ambassadors and role models in the organisation which is incredibly admirable. We are building a base of learning and understanding around diversity and inclusion which individuals are using to make real change in the organisation.

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    Upcoming events

    Silvohorticulture
    Tomorrow, 7:00 PM » 8:00 PM
    Unlocking Green Finance for Forestry – Introduction to Nature Markets
    Wednesday, 21 January, 11:00 AM » 12:00 PM
    LANTRA Awards Professional Tree Inspection Course [3 Days]
    Tuesday, 17 February, 9:00 AM
    ICF East England Member Network Dinner
    Friday, 20 February, 7:00 PM » 11:00 PM
    Level 2 Chainsaw Crosscutting, Maintenance with Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Course [5 Days]
    Monday, 23 February, 9:00 AM
    Unlocking Green Finance for Forestry – Nature Credit Markets and Products
    Tuesday, 24 February, 1:30 PM » 3:00 PM
    Woods for tomorrow: Bringing woods into management
    Sunday, 1 March, 9:00 AM
    Woods for tomorrow: Bringing woods into management
    Wednesday, 4 March, 9:00 AM
    Designing your woodland
    Wednesday, 4 March, 1:00 PM
    Woods for tomorrow: Bringing woods into management
    Thursday, 5 March, 9:00 AM
    Unlocking Green Finance for Forestry – Project Generation for Green Finance Opportunities
    Tuesday, 17 March, 11:00 AM » 12:30 PM
    RFS Oxon & Bucks Division
    Wednesday, 18 March, 6:00 PM
    RFS Herefordshire Division
    Thursday, 19 March, 6:00 PM
    RFS North West Division
    Saturday, 21 March, 12:00 AM
    RFS North West Midlands Division
    Wednesday, 15 April, 12:00 AM
    RFS Northern Ireland Division
    Friday, 17 April, 12:00 AM
    Unlocking Green Finance for Forestry – Risk Management
    Tuesday, 21 April, 1:30 PM » 3:00 PM
    RFS Women in Forestry
    Wednesday, 22 April, 10:00 AM
    Essential Guide to Caring for your Wood
    Tuesday, 28 April, 9:30 AM » 4:00 PM
    Continuous Cover Forestry – Irregular Silviculture in the lowlands: Transformation in Practice
    Wednesday, 29 April, 9:00 AM » Thursday, 30 April, 5:30 PM
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