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Woodland Highlights: April
The powers that be in the world of weather forecasting say April should bring a break to the cold weather blowing in from Siberia, although for some this may be towards the end of the month. I am sure many … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: January
According to some, the winter blues are their most potent this month. But fear not, woods are proven to lift our spirits, reduce stress, soothe and inspire us. So put your boots on, wrap up warm and keep watch for a few of … 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
Woodland Highlights: October
Trees/shrubs… Acorns and hazelnuts are ripening, offering an energy packed food source for dormice. Jays and squirrels will bury them for winter storage, but they often forget the location of their secret stashes and young trees shoot up next spring. … Continue reading
British Woodlands 2012 Survey
A national survey - British Woodlands 2012 – has been launched, asking the views of woodland owners and managers about the challenges and opportunities facing British woodland. The survey builds on work that has been carried out by Cambridge University’s … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: July
The longest day has come and gone and the days will be shortening. July was once a great month for invertebrates, but recent wet, cold summers have caused them serious problems and their numbers have suffered. Trees/shrubs… Lime trees produce … Continue reading
Wood Wise – open space habitats
Our Spring 2012 issue of Wood Wise focuses on open space habitats in woodland. Natural woods and forests can be seen not just as an expanse of densely packed trees, but a mosaic of areas with varying canopy cover, structure and … 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
Natural stress relief
On top of our recent post about the benefits of green space for our immune systems, researchers have now been able to show with biological tests that living near green space is associated with lower stress levels. There’s been strong … Continue reading
