...changed During the Neolithic (‘neo’ meaning new) period, around 4000 to 2000 BCE, the population grew and the climate improved. This resulted in a huge societal shift from transient hunter-gatherers...
...dynamic spaces, from newly cleared areas to maturing edge vegetation, means that there is always something in bloom to support vital insect-plant partnerships. Butterflies Woodland edge habitats are essential for...
...tree’s life cycle: from establishment and protection through to pruning and harvesting. Each of these stages needs thoughtful consideration when designing a new agroforestry system. As with any good farming...
...as is the case with many coppice products. When thinking about restocking after felling or creating a new woodland, it is important to ensure a diverse range of tree species....
...in muddy puddles are also the ones helping to support our economy. Managing our existing woodlands well and creating new forests where appropriate, will help strengthen local economies and support...
...and April, often just before or alongside new leaves. The long, male, yellow-green catkins appear first to release pollen. Next come female catkins which are smaller to start with and...
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