Size- A large, deciduous tree growing up to 20–40m tall which can live for 100s of years.

Where to find it- English oak is the second most common tree species in the UK, after Birch. It’s especially common in deciduous woods in southern and central Britain.

Value to wildlife- Oak forests support more life forms than any other native forest. They are host to hundreds of insect species, supplying many birds with an important food source. In autumn, mammals such as squirrels, badgers and deer feed on acorns.