Promotes the conservation and protection of native trees and woods. Produces a range of information materials and education resources.

Autumn Park Dysart Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 6LL

Tel: 01476 581111

Co-ordinating body for many organisations concerned with trees. Promotes the protection of trees and woodlands and encourages new planting.

51 Catherine Place London SW1E 6DY

Tel: 0171 828 9060

Government department responsible for promoting sustainable forestry. Provides information, advice and extensive publications list.

231 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 7AT

Tel: 0131 334 0303

Takes action to protect wild birds and the environment and produces a range of educational materials.

 The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.

The Lodge Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2DL

Tel: 01767 680551

Promotes understanding and enjoyment of natural heritage through publications, advice and grant-aid. Teachers\' resources include a range of free wildlife posters and fact sheets on woodland animals. SNH has a website about outdoor learning for teachers www.snh.org.uk/TeachingSpace 

Battleby Redgorton Perth PH1 3EW

Tel: 01738 444177

RHET aims to create the opportunity for each child in Scotland to learn about the countryside. RHET can support schools with resources, farm visits and classroom speakers. 

The Royal Highland Centre Ingliston Edinburgh EH28 8NF

Tel: 0131 335 6227

Specialises in all aspects of the development and use of school grounds. Aims to improve the environmental quality and educational use of these areas. Carries out research, produces publications and provides advice, training and membership scheme.

Third Floor, Southside Offices The Law Courts Winchester Hampshire SO23 9DL

Tel: 01962 846258

National body with a network of local officers. Provides training, advice and support for volunteers, local groups and schools.

36 St Mary?s Street, Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 0EU

Tel: 01491 839766

Learning and Teaching Scotland Website on Outdoor Learning which includes resources, training opportunities and information can be found here.

Scottish Natural Heritage's website on outdoor learning for teachers. Contains a site search, resources and useful information on taking learning outdoors.

The Tree Trunk online is Forestry Commission Scotland's resource base for education. The Tree Trunk contains references for a wide range of books, posters, videos, sound tapes and indicates how and where they could be used to support the delivery of the curriculum. Scottish website but the resources listed are relevant to any educational practitioner wishing to develop woodland education.