Crickets and grasshoppers
Whether they're chirruping in the tree tops or jumping around on the forest floor, many crickets and grasshoppers are found in woodland, where these masters of disguise blend effortlessly in with their lush green surroundings. There are 23 species of cricket and 11 species of grasshopper in the UK.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak bush-cricket
This champion of the woodland long-jump is a lot quieter than its other cricket cousins. The oak bush-cricket lives, feeds and breeds in trees and woodland.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Speckled bush-cricket
What’s bright green, spotty and loves a bramble bush? The speckled bush-cricket thrives in shrubs and grasses in hedgerows and woodland edges.
Keep exploring
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Trees woods and wildlife
Grassland
From woodland glades and wildflower meadows, to pasture and sports fields, grassland covers large areas of the UK. Learn more about UK grassland.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Beetles
Get the lowdown on woodland beetles that rely on trees and the woodland ecosystem, from decaying wood to dead animals.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Other invertebrates
Find out about the millions of woodland insects and invertebrates that live among the leaves, under bark, in dead wood, leaf litter and soil.