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A Week in the Life of an SWT Reserves Officer
Steph Boore takes us through a typical week in the life of an SWT Reserves Officer during the winter months.
Top Reserves for Beautiful Bluebells!
Surrey is the most wooded county in England and spring signals the arrival of stunning carpets of beautiful bluebells. Some of the best displays of these much-loved flowers can be found in…
Common lime
The common lime is a tall, broadleaf tree that is a natural hybrid between the Large-leaved and Small-leaved Limes. It can be seen in a variety of habitats, and has been widely planted along roads…
Large-leaved lime
A scarce tree of England and Wales, the Large-leaved lime is the rarest of our native limes. It is tall and broad, and can be found in forests and parks, where it is frequently planted.
Small-leaved lime
A scarce tree of central and southern England, in particular, the Small-leaved Lime can be found in ancient woodland. It is has sweet-smelling flowers in summer and nut-like fruits in autumn.
Lime hawk-moth
The lime hawk-moth is a large, night-flying moth that can be seen from May to July in gardens, parks and woods. It is buff-coloured, with green patches on its scalloped-edged wings.
Pucks Oak Barn & McAlmont Reserves (inc. Hayden Copse & Glebe Wood)
A small collection of reserves including a beautiful restored barn, orchard and ancient woodland.
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Wisley & Ockham Commons & Chatley Heath
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
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve
A beautiful private educational nature reserve nestling in semi-ancient woodland. Nower Wood hosts our flagship education centre for schools and adult learners.