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Trees woods and wildlife
Silver-washed fritillary
These flashy butterflies are strong fliers with a flair for the dramatic. Spot the silver-washed fritillary charging through the air along woodland rides in search of a mate, or the caterpillars munching on their favourite flowers: violets.
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Plant trees
Managing your new woodland
Woodland management requires long term planning. Learn about the observations and actions needed over a wood’s lifetime.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Sea Wood
Bardsea
23.72 ha (58.61 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Victory Wood
Yorkletts
140.40 ha (346.93 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Top Wood
Grangewood Linton
81.01 ha (200.18 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Southfield
County Durham
53.90 ha (133.19 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Wild service tree
A true springtime stunner, it’s not so long ago that you could find wild-service fruit at a market. These days it’s rare and hard to find but it’s still a favourite with wildlife like the wood pigeon, whose gut softens its seeds for propagation.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Ash-black slug
This massive mollusc is one of the world’s largest land slugs, and it’s found right here, in the UK’s ancient woodlands.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Chiffchaff
A dainty warbler named after its song. Chiffchaffs are increasingly taking advantage of the UK’s warming climate by staying here all year long.
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Visiting woods
Take a virtual tour of our woods
You don't have to travel to experience the incredible sights and sounds of some of our most beautiful woods. Our 360 tours let you explore the history and natural spectacles of these special places from home.