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The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wood
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Lancashire
8.64 ha (21.35 acres)
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The National Forest Wood
Annwell Wood
Derbyshire
21.19 ha (52.36 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Urban trees and woodland
Underrated heroes, colourful comforts and spaces for people and wildlife. Urban trees and woodland are all the more valuable for their location. They support plants and animals, clean our air and boost wellbeing.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Deadly nightshade
Attractive, psychoactive, dangerous. Found in scrub and woodland, the deadly nightshade lives up to its name. Though highly poisonous, it feeds woodland animals and even has medicinal properties.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hedgerows
Small but mighty, hedges are an essential refuge for wildlife, clean our air, capture carbon, reduce flooding and give clues to historic land management. Find out more.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Green hairstreak
The only green butterfly in the UK, this small but spectacular species can be seen fluttering through woodland clearings during the spring months.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Heartwood Forest
Sandridge
346.72 ha (856.75 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Common pipistrelle bat
Flying mammals that live among us. Common pipistrelles spend the day sleeping in buildings, but rely on trees when they emerge at night.
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Blog
7 woods with surprising stories
From poetry and paintings to books, films and TV, check out these seven woods with surprising connections to the UK’s rich history and culture.
Chris Britt-Searle • 05 Apr 2024
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Blog
How to attract wildlife to your garden: 5 top tips
Make your garden a haven for wildlife and you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature knowing that you’re making a difference.
Charlie Mellor • 26 Jun 2020