Right Tree Right Place

Tree planting is increasingly popular. It helps capture carbon and can benefit wildlife, but it is not the only natural solution to climate change. Natural regeneration and adapting management practices can also reduce carbon emissions.

If tree planting is chosen, site choice is crucial; existing habitats are vital for wildlife and already store carbon. Planting trees on important habitats like species-rich grassland, heathland or wetland is detrimental to wildlife, resulting in a net loss of plant, insect and other wildlife species.

Our Right Tree, Right Place guide will help you decide whether your site is a good candidate for tree planting, or whether you should consider natural
regeneration instead. The guide also covers some vital considerations of tree planting which are easily overlooked, such as:

- Where your trees are sourced from
- Why some habitats shouldn't have trees at all
- Why choosing native trees matters
- Why natural variety is important for wildlife.