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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.
Four bat species you are likely to see in London
Use our guides below to find out how to identify some of the bat species you might find around London!
Protect London's chalk grassland for rare species
5 species to spot in London this spring and where to see them
Spot this seasons wildlife wonders.
What's in a name? How some species gained a London epithet
The massive conurbation that London is today often belies the rural nature of her not-too distant past.
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…
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.
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