Tag Archives: fungi
Woodland Highlights: December
December may be chilly but our woods still offer beauty. Frost is certain to be spreading its icy fronds across fallen leaves and branches this month. Hoar frost can be exquisitely intricate, its interlocking crystals form feathery, fern-like patterns. Trees/shrubs… The … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: November
November is a month of great change as leaves absorb their green chlorophyll and fall from the trees. Many mammals and insects disappear from view, finding warm places to hibernate during the colder months. The time for flowering plants is … Continue reading
What fungi are trying to tell us about our planet’s future
With the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness most definitely upon us, it’s a good time to start looking out for fungi. In fact, researchers have found that owing to climate warming, we now have twice as long to look … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: September
September heralds the start of autumn, a time of great change for woodland. The leaves of some trees, such as ash and beech, will begin to yellow. While many species will be trying to fatten up to survive their winter hibernation. Trees/shrubs… … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: May
Summer may be just around the corner, but May has many more spring delights for you. It is still a month of transformation, as greenery continues to explode with life. This can be a great time to take photos, as … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: April
The colours and forms of spring delight the senses of those who venture into woods. April is the time for woodland wildflowers, seizing their opportunity while sunlight beams upon the earth through the leafless trees. Some are already making their presence … Continue reading
Latest victim: juniper
As treescapes go, you can’t get much more special than Moor House National Nature Reserve in Upper Teesdale, Co Durham. It may be the only place in England where you can feel as if you’re walking through a vast sea … Continue reading
As our cute oaks decline…
The list of tree diseases keeps growing. I have always found a high degree of comfort working with woods and trees. The way they reflect the steady rhythm of the seasons, the anticipation of annual events such as the flowering … Continue reading
BBC’s Marty Jopson supports our manifesto
The Woodland Trust has dedicated the last 10 years to fighting against the loss of Ancient Woodland. There is no exaggeration in the statement that it is the UK’s equivalent of the rainforest and yet our planning systems have allowed … Continue reading
