Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain each species can create the

each species can create the conditions to allow others to thrive

green-fingered gardeners or for the nature lover in your life

Johnny Flynn

from the Lake District and Peak District to overlooked pockets of woodland on the edge of London

With eye-catching artwork and an exotic array of animals to marvel over - can you guess who has more legs than a butterfly

Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain each species can create theLong listed for The Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 'A wonderful ramble beneath the boughs' Chris Packham 'Brilliant and highly readable' John Wright 'Spellbinding. A thrilling account' James Fox 'Passionate, knowledgeable and immersive' Tristan Gooley A beautifully written exploration of Britain's ancient woodlands, this inspiring work of nature writing reveals why these remarkable habitats are among our most precious and most threatened