Common box grows in woodlands and scrub in southern England, with notable populations in the Chilterns, Cotswolds and North Downs. A familiar evergreen tree, it has shiny, dark green, oval leaves…

Due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease in the 20th century, the English elm is rarely found as large tree, but is more common as a shrub along hedgerows, or sometimes in woodlands.…

The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in south…

These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.

The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.

This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.