# Introduction

In this free course, Neighbourhood nature, you will learn about the plants and animals in an English temperate woodland, how they can provide clues about the history of local woodland and how some traditional woodland management methods can benefit biodiversity. You will also learn about the importance of ancient trees as a habitat for certain rare species of insect and fungus.

This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 1 study in Environment & Development.

OpenLearn - Neighbourhood nature
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