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Summer butterfly walk at Heartwood Forest
Learn how to identify different butterfly species on a short guided walk through the insect-rich habitats of Heartwood Forest.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 • Heartwood Forest, Sandridge
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Video
Explore the mysterious world of Britain's rainforests
Take a glimpse into Britain's beautiful and fragile temperate rainforests and discover more about the rare and globally important species that live there.
00:03:47
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Trees woods and wildlife
Oak trees and wildlife
Our fantastic oaks support more life than any other UK native tree. Discover which species live and feed on oak, from foxes and fungi to bats and beetles.
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Press centre
Secret seed sources sought for Scotland’s wee trees
Woodland conservationists are seeking to flush out secret seed sources for some of the country’s rarest and smallest mountain tree species.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Whitebeam, rock
Rugged yet charming, rock whitebeam clings to areas of rocky woodland and fissures in limestone cliffs. A parent species of the rarer Arran whitebeam, the rock whitebeam is becoming increasingly hard to find.
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Blog
UK spider identification: 10 common species
Don't wait until spider season to appreciate these misunderstood creatures. Take a look at our guide to some of the most common spiders in the UK and learn how to identify them.
Charlotte Varela • 30 Oct 2024
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Blog
British caterpillars: how to identify 10 common species
Learn how to identify 10 common British caterpillars, find out what they eat and when to see them.
Charlotte Varela • 11 Aug 2023
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Blog
6 rare moths that depend on UK trees
The UK is home to a number of moths that depend on trees. Explore moth species that you'd be lucky to encounter on a woodland walk.
Julia Lock • 12 Jul 2022
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Trees woods and wildlife
Soprano pipistrelle bat
The soprano pipistrelle bat is a widespread species that hunts close to water and can be found in woods and gardens.
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Blog
Venomous animals in the UK
From secretive snakes to furry shrews, find out more about the UK’s venomous species that pack a potent punch.
Annabel Kemp • 31 Jul 2024