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Trees woods and wildlife
Why bats need woods and trees
The UK is home to 18 species of bats, all of which are protected by law. This protection extends to their breeding and resting places. Hedgerows, tree lines and watercourses are important to the roosting, foraging and navigation needs of bats.
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Blog
Wildlife quiz: friend or foe?
Not all wildlife is welcomed into our woods, homes and gardens with open arms. Some species are seen as pests, but is it just a case of a bad reputation? Test your knowledge in our quiz!
Charlotte Varela • 09 Sept 2024
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Blog
UK spring blossom quiz: how well do you know tree flowers?
Do you know your cherry blossom flowers from your crab apple blossom? Take our quiz and learn more about the blooms of common native species.
Charlie Mellor • 01 May 2026
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Blog
UK hawk-moth identification and facts
Hawk-moths are some of the largest and most recognisable moths in the UK. Learn to tell which is which with our visual guide to 10 of the most commonly encountered UK species.
Amy Lewis • 21 Jun 2021
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Journal
Wood Wise – wood pasture restoration and creation
The winter 2012 issue of Wood Wise looks at wood pasture, an ancient and diverse habitat that supports a number of species, veteran trees and grazing animals.
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Research briefing
Trees on hen ranges are a haven for wildlife
This briefing highlights how various wildlife species benefit from trees on hen ranges using findings from surveys across nine sites in Cumbria from 2016-2019.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Animals
Woods and trees are home to more wildlife than any other landscape, providing homes for thousands of species including our most loved animals.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bats
The UK is home to 18 species of bat. The only mammals that can fly, they also sleep upside down, navigate by echolocation and find food and shelter in woods and trees.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Fallow deer
A social, elegant species with a signature speckled coat and mighty palmate antlers. First introduced by the Romans, fallow deer became extinct in Britain until they were reintroduced before the Norman Conquest around the year 1,000.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Woodland wildlife
The UK's native woods and trees support a great diversity of living organisms. Our species guides explore the wildlife that depends on woodland, from plants and fungi to mammals, birds, bees and beetles.