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Ash
A common tree, ash is familiar to many of us for its autumnal bunches of winged seeds, called 'keys'. It can be found in woodlands and prefers damp and fertile soils.
Ash dieback disease
Upland mixed ash wood
Beautiful displays of flowers spread under the gentle shade of unfurling ash leaves in spring, while in winter the abundant ferns and mosses mean these small, rocky woods retain a watery greenness…
Lowland mixed oak and ash wood
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…
Work starts to manage ash trees struck by deadly disease in Westmorland Dales
Smardale Nature Reserve is one of many woodlands affected by ash dieback, which is now prevalent across UK
We're starting work to manage ash woodlands struck by deadly tree disease
Clints Quarry near Egremont is one of many nature reserves affected by ash dieback, which is now prevalent across UK woodlands
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We're taking on the care of two important areas of limestone pavement for their special wildlife
We're delighted to take over the management of two special nature reserves near Burton-in-Kendal
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.