Trees and Wildlife .

It goes without saying that trees are a vital food resources for birds and other animals, many of which depend for their survival on the fruits, nuts and berries they produce.
However they are also of critical importance to the for range of animals that nest and roost in them. More than 20 species of British birds nest in tree holes or cavities and many more, from blue tits to red kites make nests in the crowns of trees. All of the 18 species of bat found in Britain find food and shelter in woods and trees, with Bechstein's bat, Barbastelle, Natterer's bat, Noctule and the Brown long-eared bat all being particularly associated with trees. More information on Trees & Bats can be found HERE.

As for invertebrates, trees and woodlands support many thousands of species, organisms that are not only of value in their own right but which also provide a vital food source as well as being critical to the recycling of nutrients within the environment.