Ancient trees: the dinosaurs of the tree world
They’re hundreds of years old. They’ve survived storms, wars and the countryside changing around them.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Tree bumblebee
The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
Honeysuckle
A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…
Wild service tree
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the Wild service tree comes to life in spring, when it displays pretty, white blossom, and autumn, when its Maple-like leaves turn bright crimson.
Animal colouring sheet
Colour in these creatures you might spot out and about.
Birds colouring sheet
Colour in the birds that you might have spotted flying in the sky.
Crab colouring sheet
There's nothing better than a colourful crab!
Dolphin colouring sheet
What colours will your dolphin be?
Dolphins colouring sheet
Colour in the different types of dolphin that live in the sea.