Despite the ever changing world in which we find ourselves, the Tree of the Year team have decided to plough on with the search for this year’s favourite tree in each nation. Nominations are open now until end of June. This year, in the midst of lockdown,...
As a volunteer historical researcher and photographer for the Londonthorpe Woods project – a joined effort of the Woodland Trust and the National Trust (Belton House) near Grantham, Lincolnshire, and a photographer of wherever in the country Estelle Slegers Helsen spots a Woodland Trust wood,...
Even though we are confined to our homes for now, we can still maintain our connection with nature by enjoying the wildlife that visits our gardens, balconies and flower pots. Perhaps you have spotted something interesting on your daily walk, or have had an unexpected...
Volunteering might have come to an end for the time being, but now is a time to reflect on all of the activity that has been going on over the past few months in the central region. We have many volunteers who support our onsite work,...
During this time when many of us are unable to get out and about as much as we would usually like to do, we thought of all of us as members of the volunteering family for the Woodland Trust, we could support each other by...
During times of self-isolation and social distancing, it is important that we all find ways to continue to connect with nature. Our Ancient Tree Inventory could provide the perfect way to learn more about the incredible world of ancient trees. The Ancient Tree Inventory is a...
The beginning of March saw the first volunteer event in the central region. Beautiful Belton House and it's stunning formal gardens and parkland provided the perfect place to host our event. Volunteers who carry out various roles, including tree health volunteers, woodland working group volunteers,...
On Saturday 7 March the local Leicestershire community came along to Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood, near Normanton le Heath in the National Forest, to help us plant 1500 trees. We are expanding the original wood which was acquired in 2012 to much fanfare as thousands...
Meet the National Volunteer Panel members from the Central region...
The National Volunteer Panel with Director of Brand and Communications - Ruth Hyde National Volunteer Panel launches! Today the Woodland Trust launches our brand new National Volunteer Panel. Over the last few years Woodland Trust volunteers have told us you would like to see better two way communication...