Ancient Woodland Collection

Old coppiced hornbeams - Ancient mixed broadleaved woodland. Wolves Wood, Norfolk, UK
ROG-11549 Old coppiced hornbeams - Ancient mixed broadleaved woodland Wolves Wood, Norfolk, UK. Carpinus betulus Nature Reserve

Moss covered fallen trees in old mixed conifer and broadleaf forest, Punia Forest Reserve, Lithuania, May

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) in old mixed conifer and broadleaf forest, Punia Forest Reserve, Lithuania, May

Common oak (Quercus robur), Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) and hybrid oak in ancient woodland, trees and stones covered in moss. Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, UK. November 2020

Stunted oak woodland covered in moss, Wistmans Wood, Devon, UK. August. Highly Commended in the Wild Woods category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2013

River through Virgin Komi Forests UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest virgin forests in Europe. Ural Mountains, Komi Republic, Russia. August 2016

Ancient Common hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) pollarded, with Common bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in undergrowth. Hertfordshire, England, UK. May

Landscape of the Virgin Komi Forests UNESCO World Heritage site at sunrise. These are the largest virgin forests in Europe. Ural Mountains, Komi Republic, Russia. August 2016

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Glean a Gealbhan forest at Knapdale in Argyll

Balcombe Forest. 9 October 1931

Balcombe Forest

Ancient woodland C016 / 7780
Lawrenny Wood is a large tract of deciduous woodland overlooking the Milford Haven waterway, comprised mainly of ancient Oak trees whose branches display a characteristic twisted form. UK

Ancient coppice woodland, Wayland Wood UK C016 / 5294
A view of coppice-with-standards woodland, Wayland Wood, Norfolk UK. Coppice woodland is an ancient method of tree management

Cleared scots pine forest (Pinus sylvestris). Remnants of Caledonian forest, an ancient woodland after many years of logging. Ben Avon is at left

Autumn colour. Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn. Photographed in Triglav National Park, Slovenia, in October

Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) in flower in spring. Old woodland plant in UK
ROG-13098 Yellow Archangel - in flower in spring. Old woodland plant in UK. Lamiastrum galeobdolon Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog's mercury ( Mercurialis perennis ) in flower in old woodland, growing up through hazel stems. Dorset
ROG-12302 Dog's mercury in flower in old woodland, growing up through hazel stems Dorset, UK Mercurialis perennis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mass of wild garlic (or ramsons) flowering in ancient coppice woodland
ROG-11573 Mass of wild garlic / ramsons - flowering in ancient coppice woodland. UK Allium ursinum Flowers: April - June Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ancient woodlands. These mystical forests hold secrets that date back centuries, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. In Norfolk, UK, Old coppiced hornbeams stand tall, their gnarled trunks telling tales of resilience and endurance. This ancient mixed broadleaved woodland breathes with history, whispering stories of forgotten times. Venturing further to Punia Forest Reserve, moss-covered fallen trees create an ethereal scene in this old mixed conifer and broadleaf forest. Nature's artwork adorns every surface as sunlight filters through the dense canopy above. Amongst these majestic trees roam wild boars, their presence adding an air of untamed wilderness to this tranquil setting. Their snuffling sounds echo through the woods as they navigate through nature's labyrinth. Wistmans Wood in Devon beckons explorers with its stunted oak woodland covered in vibrant green moss. Each step feels like a journey into another realm where time stands still and magic lingers in the air. Hertfordshire unveils its own hidden gem - ancient Common hornbeam trees pollarded alongside delicate Common bluebells blooming beneath them. The symphony of colors creates a picturesque scene straight out of a fairytale. The Virgin Komi Forests UNESCO World Heritage site awakens at sunrise with rays of golden light piercing through towering oaks and sessile oaks. This landscape holds immeasurable beauty within its boundaries - Europe's largest virgin forests untouched by human hands for generations. A river meanders gracefully through this pristine wilderness, carving its path amidst the verdant foliage. Its gentle flow brings life to all creatures that call this ancient forest home while reflecting nature's masterpiece on its shimmering surface. Dockey Wood at Ashridge Estate invites visitors to witness nature's breathtaking spectacle as bluebells carpet the forest floor with their vibrant hues.