Appreciating woodland ecosystems through winter birdwatching
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, reveals the birds you can expect to see in our woodlands in winter, and how they contribute to a healthy, woodland ecosystem.
Emily Robinson
Content Officer
Fungi are the foundation for new life and healthy woodland ecosystems
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, explores the extraordinary world of fungi in our forests and woodlands and explains how we can support these vital fungal communities.
Welcoming autumn: a season of transition
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, introduces the autumn season changes we can expect in woodlands as trees and wildlife begin their preparation for winter.
Nature’s hidden havens: rides, edges and glades
This World Nature Conservation Day, Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, celebrates some of the richest wildlife habitats in UK woodlands. Read to find out what can be found in the bright open spaces that punctuate our woodlands.
Amphibians in early summer: their journey from water to land
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at Forestry Commission, shares what amphibians are doing in woodlands throughout the summer and discusses various woodland management actions you can take to support them. When most people think of amphibians, they picture frogs sitting on …
The elusive mammals of our woodlands
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at Forestry Commission, looks at four mammals that contribute to forest ecosystems and discusses how balanced woodland management can support both wildlife conservation and forestry objectives.
Plants of the forest floor
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at the Forestry Commission, shares some woodland ground flora that can be found at this time of year and what they reveal about the woodland environment.
Wood ants mean healthy woodlands
Emily Robinson, Content Officer at Forestry Commission, shares how wood ants act as a keystone species in promoting a healthy woodland ecosystem.
The benefits of mosses, liverworts and lichen
Find out how these often-overlooked plants play their part in woodland ecosystems.
Into the woods: fungi season in Streatham Common
For UK Fungus Day 2024, this month's 'Into the woods' blog by Emily Robinson delves into the world of fungi and urban woodland ecology at Streatham Common.
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