The commemorative period which started in 2014 has already seen examples of innovative thinking about how to mark the centenaries of World War One and the sacrifices made by the British population. The Woodland Trust has developed ambitious plans to establish thousands of acres of newly-planted woodland. There will be four Centenary Woods around the UK, one in each home nation, with the Scottish wood located at Dreghorn Woods in the Pentland hills just south of Edinburgh.

Individuals and organisations can remember family members and local servicemen by dedicating a tree in their name, and people can also volunteer to help with the planting. Local groups, such as the RAF Air Cadets, are also participating in the effort to plant and create the woodlands.

The Woodland Trust is also giving away free trees to schools, youth groups and communities, for planting in their own land to create a living memorial. Details of this part of the programme are available on the website.