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Trees woods and wildlife
Southern wood ant
Acid-spraying insects with a soft side. Southern wood ants roam our woods in huge gangs and have a surprising approach to finding their favourite food.
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Protecting trees and woods
How to identify ancient woodland on your land
Think your wood could be ancient? Check our tips on what to look for on site and the historical records that could help.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Brede High Woods
Cripps Corner near Battle East Sussex
261.89 ha (647.13 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Uig Wood
Uig Portree
17.60 ha (43.49 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Hawthorn
Named after the month in which it blooms and a sign that spring is turning to summer. The pale green leaves of this hedgerow staple are often the first to appear in spring, with an explosion of pretty pale-pink blossom in May. It simply teems with wildlife from bugs to birds.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Microhabitats
Small yet mighty, these vibrant hubs of life are essential for biodiversity. Peek into the miniature worlds hidden within our trees.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whitleigh Wood
Whitleigh nr Tamerton Foliot Plymouth
20.26 ha (50.06 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Willow, bay
Small but pretty, the bay willow is named after its smell and misleading appearance. It’s a lover of damp conditions, and feeder of pollinators and caterpillars.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Stoat
Fast and definitely furious. The stoat is not afraid to take on prey more than five times its size. Up trees or underground, there are few places this potent predator won’t go in search of its next meal.
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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.