Search our site
-
Trees woods and wildlife
Ancient trees
Ancient trees are irreplaceable. Steeped in history, these impressive trees have been standing tall for hundreds of years and are invaluable homes for wildlife.
-
Trees for Life Wood
Dundreggan Forest
Highland
4028.14 ha (9953.53 acres)
-
Sheffield City Council Wood
Rivelin Glen 1
South Yorkshire
18.20 ha (44.97 acres)
-
National Trust for Scotland Wood
Kellie Castle & Garden
Fife
1.51 ha (3.73 acres)
-
Trees woods and wildlife
Fir, Douglas
A fragrant home for wildlife, the Douglas fir isn’t just for Christmas. First introduced in the 1800s, it’s been a valuable timber source and provided homes for the likes of red squirrels and pine martens.
-
Trees woods and wildlife
Hooded crow
A striking scavenger with a taste for carrion. The hooded crow was once considered to be the same species as the carrion crow, but is now recognised separately.
-
Trees woods and wildlife
Rowan
Bane of witches, diviner of the future and producer of jam, rowan is an elegant tree with a mystical history. Its leaves and berries are a favourite for wildlife in woods and towns alike.
-
National Trust for Scotland Wood
Castle Fraser
Aberdeenshire
47.70 ha (117.87 acres)
-
National Trust for Scotland Wood
Threave
Dumfries and Galloway
77.24 ha (190.86 acres)
-
Support us
Keep living legends alive
Most of our oldest trees are not legally protected. We're urging governments across the UK to change that. Add your voice to our call for improved protection laws.