Future Forests

Trees, woodlands and forests are critical components of life on Earth and of sustainability whether in cities, towns or the countryside. They provide habitats, mitigate climate change and deliver a wealth of benefits for human health.

We care for and demonstrate that different trees, woodland and forests deliver varied benefits, and that their sustainability relies on planting the right trees in the right places for a future horizon of 50-100 years.

We manage approximately 130Ha of woodland around Little Wittenham; small pockets of farm woodland, an SSSI ancient woodland, an historic wood on a Scheduled Monument, a nationally important research woodland and an arboretum.

It’s a varied collection with differing aims including promoting biodiversity, providing access, scientific research and commercial enterprise.

  • Paradise Wood

    Earth Trust’s forestry jewel: Paradise Wood is home to vital research with the largest collection of hardwood timber trials in the country.

  • Broad Arboretum

    Situated on the Earth Trust Farm, Broad Arboretum is a living library home to every tree and shrub species native to Oxfordshire.

  • Neptune Wood

    A majestic woodland in the making, Neptune Wood comprises 10,000 oak trees planted by the local community to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar.

  • Little Wittenham Wood

    Designated as a SSSI and SAC, Little Wittenham Wood is a unique and treasured woodland habitat.

    • Our latest woodland projects

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