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You may think here in East Anglia we have nothing that resembles wilderness, but you would be completely wrong.ÌýDunwich on the Suffolk coast is a remnant of a vast unbroken heath which once stretched from North Suffolk to Ipswich. This is almost the entire length of the Suffolk coastline.

There are three types of heather found here, the bell, the ling and the cross leaf. An abundance of brightly coloured flowers attract the insects, which in turn draw in the birds. Unfortunately they are under threat.ÌýIn the last century eighty percent of lowland heath in the area has been lost to development and all that is left is a patchwork of 42 heaths known as The Sandlings.

At Hollesley, just down the road from Dunwich they are trying to turn back the clock. The trees are being cleared so the wildlife can start moving back in. Alot of care must be taken not to disturb the adders in hibernation, so the Suffolk Reptile and Amphibian Group regularly carry out surveys to pin point their hibernating sites, and ensure they are protected.

In the video clip we meet some slippery snakes that have set up home in the stunning
East Anglian wilderness.