Wild wood

The forests of Britain were once so vast, it was said a squirrel could leap from tree to tree from Lands End to John O’Groats, without ever having to touch the ground. Ancient woodlands in the UK still hold a special place in our heritage, providing unique habitats for native wildlife.

Of course, forests have spirits and myths of their own, too. The Ancient Greeks thought trees were occupied by nature spirits called dryads. The Druids worshipped oak trees and held ceremonies beneath their branches. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the soul