The New Forest boasts an impressive array of uncommon and special butterfly species. Being...
Plants and fungi
A weird and wonderful range of plants and fungi call the New Forest home.
Fascinating plants and fungi
The New Forest's plants and fungi are one of the reasons this area receives extra protection as a National Park. From devil’s finger to butcher's broom, petty whin to wood spurge – the Forest is full of unusual plants and fungi with intriguing names. Use this section to find out more about them, including how you can help protect them and handy ID tips.Heathland plants
Heathland is probably the most iconic scenery of the New Forest National...
Woodland flowers
Woodlands within the New Forest vary from the coniferous plantations, through recently...
Bog flowers
In terms of national scarcity, the bogs and valley mires are the...
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A weird and wonderful range of plants and fungi call the New Forest home.
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