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How trees and woodland benefit nature

All types of woodland can support nature recovery, when appropriately designed and managed to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Find out more in the collection of resources below.

Overview

All types of woodland can support nature recovery, when appropriately designed and managed to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Find out more in the collection of resources below.

Woods for Nature video

Woods for Nature fact sheet

Read about how tree planting and woodland creation can help nature and boost biodiversity:

Stackable payments available for benefits to nature

Under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), your woodland creation scheme may be eligible for additional payments for the public goods your woodland provides. You could receive stackable payments up to £2,800 for nature recovery.

Other reading and resources

Find out more about the far-reaching benefits woods can bring to nature with the further reading and resources below.

Visit the tree planting and woodland creation overview page to learn more about the wider benefits of woodland, or read our case studies to see tree planting in action.

Updates to this page

Published 12 July 2023