The Woodland Trust's plan for action (download the PDF here)
Trees and forests are crucial to life on our planet. They stabilise the soil, generate oxygen, store carbon, play host to a spectacular variety of wildlife and provide us with raw materials and shelter.
They offer us respite, inspire our imagination, creativity and culture, and refresh our souls. A world without trees and forests would be barren, impoverished and intolerable.
The Woodland Trust’s vision is for an accessible and well-wooded landscape, rich in wildlife and supporting the needs of urban and rural societies alike. Woodland should be cared for as a legacy for future generations.
We believe everyone should be able to experience nature and appreciate the part we as human beings play within it.
We want to bring people closer to nature through the medium of woods and trees. In particular, we want children to experience and take action for the environment.
We want to see:
- No further loss of ancient woodland
- The biodiversity of woods restored and improved
- An increase in the area of new native woodland
- An increase in people’s understanding and enjoyment of woodland
