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Downloadable good practice guides are highlighted in green boxes.

A simple "how to" guide to tree planting can be found in the community forests tree planting guide.

For more in depth guides to the practicalities of woodland creation , the Woodland Trust provide"creating new native woodland" and " tree planting and woodland creation" . Drawing on their experience in community woodland creation try "new woods for people".

Ashtrees Ltd , a Leeds based company, have demonstrated their knowledge and experience in woodland creation. Their websitegives contact details and how to plant cell grown trees. 

For urban street tree planting Trees for Citieshave produced a best practice guide for Street Trees.

The benefits and justifications as to why more trees need planting for both greener rural and urban landscapes, try Trees Matter by Trees for Cities.

The benefits of trees for biodiversity and water quality are found in Woodland actions for biodiversity and their role in water management.

The Woodland Trust's Vision document outlines the the reasons why we must plant and manage more woodland. They spell out these issues in more detail with "Woodland creation -why it matters"

No Trees No Future by The Trees and Design Action Group argues for more urban trees.

The economics of urban trees is discussed in the Trees or Turf report and Trees Save Money , both Woodland Trust publications.