Tag Archives: nature
Earth Day – Sing for the Trees
Our latest guest blog comes from the lady that is inspiring thousands of people across the world to unite their voices in song for the trees that bring so much life to our world. Susan Hale tells you how to … Continue reading
Natural capital in a state?
I may have mentioned this before but I am a geek and sometimes I think I fall into my deep green silo not realising that I have left most of the population behind! This thought was the result of questioning … Continue reading
Ben Law – a rare species!
The Woodland Trust was recently approached by documentary film maker Robert Stern. He is currently filming with Ben Law, Grand Design’s most popular self builder who wowed and amazed millions with the way he harmoniously synced his life with his woodland surroundings. He wanted to share … Continue reading
Caring for God’s trees
Ancient yews, of which there are many in Wales, are often associated with ancient, pre-Christian burial grounds. They hold a particular fascination as a legacy from distant ancestors. Recently Ancient Tree Hunt volunteer verifier, Rob McBride, called by Pennant Melangell, … Continue reading
Lords shed light on Government’s new Forestry Policy
This Wednesday saw a very welcomed debate on the Governments’ response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s recommendations, led by the Panel’s Chair, the Rt Rev James Jones, the Bishop of Liverpool. Given that the Government’s new Forestry Policy Statement … Continue reading
The Great Storm’s lessons in nature
In October 1987 a weather report told us not to worry, no hurricane was on the way. It was gravely wrong and the worst storm for 300 years hit the UK. Winds of up to 122 mph swept across southern England and … Continue reading
Massive!
7,000 feet above sea level you will find the Sequoia National Park in California. I was lucky enough to visit in June this year and see the jaw dropping size and stunning beauty of these trees. Even our enormous ’63 … Continue reading
Dawning of a new golden age
We owe a debt to the natural history diarists of the past, from Gilbert White, whose observations and discoveries were set out in The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, to writers like Dorothy Wordsworth and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Indeed, … Continue reading
Wales Woodland Creation conference – not seeing the wood for the trees
Some reflections on the recent Institute of Welsh Affairs woodland creation conference On the surface this conference appeared a cacophony of vested interests and established agendas and not much evidence of a lot of listening. Into this the Minister John … Continue reading
Why trees?
I just had to share this fantastic, short doodle-video with you. In a nutshell, it illustrates why we work so hard to protect and expand our tree and woodland resource. Trees are so important to our lives, and they work so hard … Continue reading
