How many trees were planted at Wistman's Wood?

Eight hundred young trees were planted at Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve.

What is the goal of planting trees at Wistman's Wood?

The goal is to expand one of the South West's last remaining temperate rainforests and enhance nature-rich landscapes.

Who partnered on the Wistman's Wood tree planting project?

Volunteers from Natural England, the Duchy of Cornwall, Moor Trees, and the Woodland Trust partnered on the project.

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Rainforest Reborn: 800 Saplings Planted at Wistman's Wood

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800 young trees were planted at Wistman's Wood Nature Reserve.
The initiative aims to expand one of the UK's last temperate rainforests.
Volunteers from multiple organizations partnered for the tree planting.

Rainforest Reborn: 800 Saplings Planted at Wistman's Wood

Volunteers have planted 800 young trees as part of an initiative to expand Wistman's Wood, a vital temperate rainforest on Dartmoor. This significant conservation effort took place at the Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve, aiming to bolster one of the South West's final remaining ancient woodlands.

The project was a collaborative endeavor, spearheaded by volunteers from Natural England and supported by the Duchy of Cornwall, Moor Trees, and the Woodland Trust. This planting follows a previous success in March 2025, where 450 saplings were introduced to the site.