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.
Animals
Vertebrates
Invertebrates
Plants, fungi and lichens
Endangered wildlife appeal
Woodland wildlife is fading before our eyes. Please support our appeal to save rare and threatened species.
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Identify wildlife
Wildlife is all around us, from sights and sounds to tracks and trails. Discover what's out there all year round with our identification guides.
See our easy ID guidesMore on woodland wildlife and biodiversity
Trees woods and wildlife
Habitats
Discover more the rich and varied types of woodland around the UK and its special and often spectacular wildlife. From lush temperate forests, to orchards and old hunting grounds.
Trees woods and wildlife
Why are trees important for biodiversity?
Woodland is home to a wealth of wildlife. If we don't protect what we have left and plant trees for the future, we'll lose more than just trees.
Blog
Why are native woods important for biodiversity?
Karen Hornigold • 21 Jul 2020
State of UK woods and trees
State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2025
The State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2025 report checks on the health of woodlands and sees what's changed since our first report.