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Trees woods and wildlife
Lime, common
At home on a country estate or deep in the wild, this lime is common in name only. It’s a hybrid between the small-leaved and large-leaved lime, and is a particular favourite of aphids and their many predators.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Grey squirrel
Tree-climbing nut buriers. Scampering grey squirrels are a familiar sight, but sadly these American imports have had a disastrous impact on the native red squirrel.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Southern wood ant
Acid-spraying insects with a soft side. Southern wood ants roam our woods in huge gangs and have a surprising approach to finding their favourite food.
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Protecting trees and woods
How to identify ancient woodland on your land
Think your wood could be ancient? Check our tips on what to look for on site and the historical records that could help.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Barber Wood
Coberley
39.04 ha (96.47 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Ffos Las
Carway
50.05 ha (123.67 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hawthorn
Named after the month in which it blooms and a sign that spring is turning to summer. The pale green leaves of this hedgerow staple are often the first to appear in spring, with an explosion of pretty pale-pink blossom in May. It simply teems with wildlife from bugs to birds.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Microhabitats
Small yet mighty, these vibrant hubs of life are essential for biodiversity. Peek into the miniature worlds hidden within our trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brede High Woods
Cripps Corner near Battle East Sussex
261.89 ha (647.13 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Uig Wood
Uig Portree
17.60 ha (43.49 acres)