Tree Database

In collaboration with forestry and material professionals, Rooted Landscapes identifies disease- and climate-resilient tree species to help secure a future for British woodlands. Phase one of the project brings together these species to form a prototype for a regenerative forestry management model — one that could establish long-term ecological well-being and a circular timber supply.

A key challenge in current forestry models is the prevalence of unwanted, undervalued, and overlooked timber. This alternative management system proposes shifting demand from specific species to log diameter, helping to reduce waste and broaden the use of available resources.

Each plot follows a planting formula of four or more trees, combining fast-growing coppice species, conifers, and slow-growing broadleafs. This variation supports a continuous canopy as the forest matures, while encouraging natural regeneration to strengthen biodiversity and improve woodland circularity.