Explore Habitats

Discover more about the UK's natural habitats from the mountains to the coast.

Habitats

Woodland

Woodlands are truly amazing – where else can you walk through a landscape of plants that weigh tons and are bigger... read more about Woodland

Towns and gardens

Built up areas and gardens might at first sight seem unlikely places for finding wildlife. Surprisingly they can provide... read more about Towns and gardens

Heathland

Heathland is one of our most threatened wildlife habitats: an open landscape of gorse, bracken, heathers and grasses,... read more about Heathland

Mountains and moorland

Mountains and moorland are the largest area of wild, natural habitat in Britain and some of our most spectacular... read more about Mountains and moorland

Freshwater and wet places

Water and wildlife go together and many of our richest areas for wildlife are freshwater wetlands. Just think of the... read more about Freshwater and wet places

Farmland

Much of our countryside is farmed, whether as arable farmland with crops such as wheat, barley, rape and potatoes, or as... read more about Farmland

Marine

Out of sight and out of mind - our marine wildlife has been neglected for many years. The UK's seas are home to... read more about Marine

Grassland

Imagine walking through a meadow full of cowslips and orchids with clouds of butterflies fluttering out of the grass... read more about Grassland

Beaches and coasts

In the UK no one lives more than 80 miles (130 km) from the seashore. Wildlife habitats around our coast include:... read more about Beaches and coasts

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