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Our partnership with the Woodland Trust

Cheerful Lloyds Banking Group colleagues planting trees in the rain

Together with the Woodland Trust, we're helping to plant 10 million trees across the UK by 2030.

 

Together with the Woodland Trust, we're helping to plant 10 million trees across the UK by 2030.

Through large-scale tree planting and habitat creation, we're addressing the nature and climate emergency. By creating new woodlands and restoring natural habitats, we're supporting biodiversity and building a more resilient natural environment.

We're also helping farmers create new woodland and hedgerows through the Woodland Trust's MOREwoods and MOREhedges schemes. Eligible farmers can access preferential funding to support the planting of more than 0.5 hectares of new woodland.

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The value of trees and woodlands

From supporting jobs and economic growth to improving health and helping tackle climate change, trees and woodlands create value across the UK.

£382 billion
estimated asset value of UK trees and woodlands

19.6 million tonnes
of greenhouse gases captured by UK woodlands each year

25,000
jobs supported by woodland-related economic activity

£1.1 billion
annual health benefits from woodland recreation

316,000
tonnes of air pollutants removed annually

£2.79 return
for every £1 invested in woodland creation

Our work with the Woodland Trust

Discover our work with the Woodland Trust and how our people are being part of the change.

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Our own people are playing their part, with almost 1,600 Lloyds Banking Group colleagues planting trees at 64 volunteering events in 2025.

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New woods

We're creating 10 brand-new ‘woods within woods’ at existing Woodland Trust sites across the UK. With the help of colleagues and local communities, we've already planted eight new woodland areas.

This includes Glas-na-Bradan in Northern Ireland, Butterdean in East Lothian, Scotland, Yonder Oak Wood in the South West, Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood in Leicestershire, Heartwood Forest in Hertfordshire, Brynau Farm near Neath, Heather Wood in Kent, and most recently Hayhills Farm Wood in Yorkshire.

Our native tree planting initiative

The trees we plant are all native to the UK and will help create havens for wildlife, boost biodiversity, and absorb harmful carbon dioxide from the air. 

Trees support their local areas by protecting against flooding and soil erosion. They also play an important role in lowering net emissions as they naturally absorb and store carbon.

Working with communities

We're supporting the Woodland Trust's Community Tree Pack scheme and have provided schools and communities with more than 900,000 free trees over the past six years.

These free trees give local communities access to nature and can help improve wellbeing, now and for generations to come.

Partnership Impact Report

Discover what we've achieved with The Woodland Trust so far in our 10-year partnership.

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Find out more about sustainability at Lloyds Banking Group

Sustainability

As the UK’s largest financial services provider, we have an important role to play in creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, by shaping finance as a force for good.

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Climate and nature

We're focussing on where we live, the energy we use, how we move and how we farm to support the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive society.

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Charities and communities

We're committed to supporting the UK's communities, supporting the regeneration of low-income areas, addressing disparities, and fostering investment and growth.

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