Better Off With Trees

We make it simple to plan, fund and plant trees

Trees in foreground, hills and farmland in the distance

We support you to plant the trees you need

We are here to help you plant trees on your land, and we’ll make it easy for you, from design and planning to funding and planting.

We are fully-funded and we want to work with you on a planting project that will benefit your land and the future of your business, as well as helping nature recover.

A forest, with a bird box on the tree in the foreground

Is your land within the Western Forest?

Together with farmers, landowners and managers, we can integrate more trees into the landscape across our region, building vital climate and business resilience. Explore the map to see if you are within the Western Forest.

Learn more about the Western Forest background and work and explore the types of projects we can support with below.

A map showing the region of the Western Forest with Cheltenham at the top, reaching down to Weston Super Mare in the South West and Warminster and Devizes in the South East of the map

Support for planting and managing your trees

Cows grazing in a field with guarded trees in the background

Trees for Farms

Integrate trees on to your farm in a way that works for your business.
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A forest in autumn, with a neat pile of logs on the ground

Productive Forestry

Thinking of a woodland creation project over 5ha? We’ll support you in a way that is beneficial to your land and pocket.
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An owl sleeping in a tree

Wildlife Woodlands

Make a meaningful contribution to nature recovery by creating high-quality wildlife woodlands.
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Woodland Management

We provide and connect you to the right expert support to bring your existing woodland into active management.
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Woodland Creation Partnership

Avon Wildlife Trust logo - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
FWAG South West - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
Forest of Avon - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
Forestry Commission - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
Great Western Community Forest - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
The Natural History Consortium - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust logo - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner
Woodland Trust - Western Forest Woodland Creation Partner

Funded by

Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs - Western Forest funder
National Forest Logo - Western Forest Supporter

Be Part Of Our Future

The Western Forest is shaped by people, places and partnerships. Find out how you can be a part of our future.
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