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Nature conservation
From ancient trees to bees and butterflies, the places in our care are full of life. Find out what we're doing to safeguard nature for years to come.
Trees
Our ambition to establish 20 million trees to tackle climate change
Find out how we're planting and establish 20 million trees that will absorb carbon and help tackle climate change.
Ancient and notable trees
Ancient trees are links to our past, they're species-rich habitats that support countless other organisms. Discover what makes a tree ancient and how to recognise them.
Restoring woodlands affected by ash dieback
Ash dieback is a fungal disease affecting the country’s native ash trees. As many as four out of five ash trees may be affected and, where the dying trees could cause a threat to human safety, we need to remove them.
Saving our native black poplars
With only 7,000 black poplar trees left in the UK, this important native tree is in steep decline. Discover the work we're doing as part of a pioneering tree planting project at Quarry Bank, Cheshire, to save this native tree.
Plants
Our work conserving and protecting plants
Discover what we're doing to conserve and protect the plants in gardens across the country, and see some examples of the most special plants and trees.
Plant Conservation Centre
Learn about how we protect the rarest and most historically significant plants in our care at the Plant Conservation Centre.
Wildlife
Virtual tour of Holnicote beaver enclosure
Take an interactive, 360° virtual tour of the beaver enclosure on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset. Through building dams, beavers help to slow the flow of water and reduce flooding, as well as holding water in the landscape during drought. Despite heat and drought in 2022, the beavers’ enclosure remained a green oasis, a reminder of how crucial nature is as we face more extreme weather events.
Looking after red squirrels
Red squirrels are protected at our places. Discover more about the safe havens we are providing for these fascinating creatures.
Our work for butterfly conservation
Discover how we’re helping increase butterfly populations through habitat management and monitoring, and learn about the rare species we’re bringing back from the brink.
Top wildlife-friendly gardens
Learn about the top wildlife-friendly gardens in our care, all the different species thriving there and how we're putting nature at the heart of our work.
Our work to care for choughs
Find out how the National Trust is working to reverse the decline of the red-legged chough by recreating habitats where this characterful bird can thrive.
The Stepping Stones Project in the Shropshire Hills
Discover more about the Stepping Stones project, working with partner organisations to create, manage and connect habitats to support nature in the Shropshire Hills.
Reports and reviews
Read the Weather and Wildlife Review
Climate change presents serious challenges for nature across the UK. Discover how wildlife fared in 2025 and what we're doing to address climate and nature crises.
Caring for coastal footpaths
Find out how we look after coastal paths along 890 miles of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to make sure everyone can benefit.
