Tag Archives: spring
Woodland Highlights: May
Thankfully some warmth has returned to our shores. This is the last month of spring and many trees are flushed with their new leaves. Keen photographers may want to take this opportunity to capture them while they are still fresh and vivid … 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
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
The vital role of citizen science
For the past 14 years, enthusiastic volunteers have been helping track changes in seasonal natural events through Nature’s Calendar, adding thousands of records to the UK Phenology Network database. Faithfully, they have observed and recorded when trees come into leaf … 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
The Blue Belles of Woodland
‘The blue bell is the sweetest flower That waves in summer air; Its blossoms have the mightiest power To soothe my spirit’s care.’ – The Blue Bell by Emily Jane Bronte This gentle poem sums up the beauty of the … 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
Our woods and their wildlife: symptoms of a planet under pressure
It’s felt more like summer than spring recently. Basking in such unseasonal temperatures has been so enjoyable, it feels churlish to put a damper on things by mentioning climate change. However, recent European research has shown some worrying trends. Birds … Continue reading
Austin’s blog: Back to my roots…?
Spring often feels like the right time for new challenges and a fresh look at the world – and now it’s beginning to feel a bit like spring, for once, I feel that I am comfortably in-step with a sense … Continue reading
Winter trees still in the landscape
This is the last chance saloon to enjoy one of the glories of the British landscape – the stark beauty of bare winter trees against the skyline. Despite late frosts and dampening fogs, spring is gradually staking its seasonal claim as … Continue reading
