Search our site

Trees woods and wildlife

Eucalyptus

Pleasant smelling, antiseptic, highly flammable. Eucalyptus might be the favourite of koalas in its native Australia, but in the UK it is insects which are drawn to its rich oil.

Event

Guided military history walk at Londonthorpe Woods

Join us for a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating military history of Londonthorpe and Bellmount.

Sun 03 May 2026  •  Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham

Event

SKDC Walking Festival: 20km guided hike

Join us this spring for a guided hike through a scenic area of countryside where Osmond Wainwright once walked.

Sat 25 Apr 2026  •  Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham

Event

Woodland walkabout at Londonthorpe Woods

Join us for a spring walkabout at Londonthorpe Woods to explore the beautiful scenery of the woodland and surrounding area.

Thu 02 Apr 2026  •  Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham

Trees woods and wildlife

Monkey puzzle

Distinctive and spiky, the monkey puzzle has been making strong impressions since dinosaurs roamed the earth. These days, jays and squirrels feast on its nuts.

Trees woods and wildlife

Box, common

A native evergreen that’s at home in your garden. Box is so special it’s got a hill named after it. Box Hill in Surrey takes its name from the ancient box woodland on its steep chalk slopes.

Trees woods and wildlife

Great spotted woodpecker

Not afraid to make itself heard. The great spotted woodpecker is equipped with a toolkit that makes it a true woodland specialist. Its strong beak and shock-absorbing skull are perfect for finding food and making its home among the trees.

Trees woods and wildlife

Hawthorn shieldbug

Leaf-munching minibeasts. The hawthorn shieldbug takes its name from the tree that it relies on for food.