Woodland and Scrub

Scroll Down

.

Woodland is important because it is one of our most complex habitats and, as such, can support more wildlife than almost any other UK habitat. Ancient woodland which has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD is particularly important but younger secondary woodlands and even conifer plantations can be important for nature if managed sympathetically. Scrub (native shrubs) is important for providing food for wildlife in the form of pollen, nectar, seeds and berries. It also provides nesting habitat for birds and small mammals in the spring and summer and shelter in winter. Our chosen species were identified as indicators for well-managed woodland in good condition.

Watch our My Surrey Hills videos below which explore our magnificent ancient trees in our National Landscape.

.

Woodland Wonder videos

Who might you see?

Marsh Tit

Discover

Silver-washed Fritillary

Discover

Barbastelle Bat

Discover

Nightingale

Discover

Purple Emperor

Discover

Watch our Making Space for Nature film, celebrating the 150-year birthday of composer of the Lark Ascending, Ralph Vaughn Williams and our mosaic of habitats in the Surrey Hills.

This video was created in partnership with the National Trust.