Ash Ranges
An extensive area of stunning open dry heathland. Managed on behalf of the MOD.
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Pirbright Ranges
A large enclosed heathland site with no public access. Managed on behalf of the MOD, this unique reserve is grazed by a herd of red deer by the Trust.
Ash Dieback
Ash Dieback is a devastating fungal disease is affecting woodlands across the UK. It is killing Ash trees and spreads quickly.
Surrey's habitats
From sweeping open heathlands, to peaceful wooded hills, our county has hugely important habitats.
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.
Large emerald
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
Large white
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
Large blue
Despite its name, the large blue is a fairly small butterfly, but the largest of our blues. It was declared extinct in 1979, but reintroduced in the 1980s and now survives in southern England.
Large skipper
As its name suggests, the large skipper is bigger than the similar-looking small skipper! It can be seen in summer, resting on the long grass of grasslands, woodlands, verges and sand dunes.
Large thyme
The aromatic fragrance of Large thyme can punctuate a summer walk over a chalk grassland. It is an evergreen that grows low to the ground, with erect spikes of tiny, lilac flowers appearing over…
Large yellow underwing
Found almost everywhere, the large yellow underwing is a night-flying moth that is often attracted to lights. It is brown with orangey-yellow hindwings.
Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.