England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Primrose growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Primrose growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Bluebells growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Wood Anemone growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Bluebells growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Grass on Little Haven Beach sand dunes, looking towards the South Groyne Lighthouse.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Carter Bar. Snow engulfed forest plantation near the Carter Bar England / Scotland border.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. The felling of trees is a common sight in the borders region. The wild, open terrain of the region provides a number of suitable locations for the planting of forest plantations.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Morning St Boswells. Poplar trees growing in the Mertoun Estate near the town of St Boswells.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Ettrick Valley. Forest plantation sandwiched between moors and land used for agriculture purposes.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Typical borders scene of farmland, plantation and rolling upland hills near the Ettrick Valley.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Close up view of moss. The clean air and damp environment of the Scottish Borders provides a perfect growing environment for such plants.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Wind damaged tree covered in moss on the floor of a forest plantation in Wauchope Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Grand house located in forest plantation east of Gala Water.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. A breaking storm reveals a dusting of snow on the Moorfoot Hills. The popular Glentress forest can be seen in the foreground.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Rolling hills and forest plantation near the Dunfries and Galloway border in the Liddesdale area.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Kinabalu National Park. Tourist photographing a plant at the tropical garden which is part of the Poring Hot Springs complex.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Kinabalu National Park. Close up view of a leaf of a tropical plant in the tropical garden forming part of the Poring Hot Springs complex.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Kinabalu National Park. Bamboo plants near the Poring Hot Springs.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Kinabalu National Park. Abstract view of Bamboo plant.

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. Fresh snow covers button grass and other native bush encountered on the overland track.

New Zealand, Southland, The Catlins. Silhouette of grass tree and other examples of native New Zealand bush.

New Zealand, Southland, The Catlins. Silhouette of grass tree and other examples of native New Zealand bush.

New Zealand, Southland, The Catlins. Detail view of a fern on a bed of moss, in the Catlins Forest Park near the town of Papatowai.

New Zealand, Southland, The Catlins. Dense native bush on a tramping trail through the Catlins Forest Park near the town of Papatowai.

New Zealand, Southland, The Catlins. Lush vegetation meets the rocky coastline of the Catlins Forest Park near the town of Papatowai.

New Zealand, Southland, The Catlins. Lush vegetation meets the rocky coastline of the Catlins Forest Park near the town of Papatowai.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni. Cacti growing on Isla de Pescado (Fish Island) located on the largest and highest salt flat in the world – The Salar de Uyuni.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano. Small plants cling for survival amid rock formations high in the desert plateau of the Bolivian Southern Altiplano.

Bolivia, Southern Altiplano. Small plants cling for survival amid rock formations high in the desert plateau of the Bolivian Southern Altiplano.

Argentina, Salta, Parque Nacional Calilegua. Lake fringed by dense rainforest in the national park.

Argentina, Salta, Parque Nacional Calilegua.

Argentina, Salta, Parque Nacional Calilegua. Lake fringed by dense rainforest in the national park.

Argentina, Salta, Parque Nacional Calilegua. Hiking route – tropical plant trail sign within the National Park.

Argentina, The Lake District, Parque Nacional Lanin. Grandfathers Beard (Spanish Moss) growing on a group of trees in the Lanin National Park.

Argentina, The Lake District, Parque Nacional Lanin. Grandfathers Beard (Spanish Moss) growing on a group of trees in the Lanin National Park.