Chobham Common
Chobham Common is one of the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in the world. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Chobham Common is one of the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in the world. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Common cow-wheat is a delicate annual that brightens up the edges of acid woodland and heaths with deep golden flowers in the summer.
Rare heathland habitat by the side of the M25. Managed on behalf of Surrey County Council. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
Heathland, woodland and a dragonfly paradise. Public access managed by Surrey County Council, conservation managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust
The umbrella-like clusters of white, frothy flowers of cow parsley are a familiar sight along roadsides, hedgerows and woodland edges.
Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.
The carnivorous lifestyle of common butterwort makes this heathland plant a fascinating species. Its leaves excrete a sticky fluid that tempts unsuspecting insects to land and become its prey.
Common laburnum is an introduced species, planted in parks and gardens. It is most recognisable in flower - its hanging bunches of yellow blooms giving it the name 'Golden rain'. It is…
The Common walnut tree produces a large, brown nut that is familiar to so many of us. It is an introduced species in the UK, and can be seen in towns, gardens and parks.