...– so long as the conditions are right. Liverworts stabilize soil and riverbanks, reducing water evaporation and helping new plants grow. Liverworts up-close in Fore Wood, East Sussex Lichen Lichens...
...to the vents hidden in the trees connected to mining shafts that remain underground. Links between the industrial past and the wooded present become obvious when you know what to...
...the answer to this question and explain why there are sometimes reasons landowners may wish to plant on better quality land. Aerial view of a tractor baling hay in an...
...impact can be discussed. Local groups may be better met on their own so they can freely express their views. Finally, treat everyone with respect. Understanding the position of participants...
...most people think of amphibians, they picture frogs sitting on lily pads or newts gliding through garden ponds. But if you look closely, you can catch glimpses of common toads...
...awareness of practicalities around access, income or legal issues. Sustainable management keeps woodlands healthy. It includes activities like thinning (removing some trees to give others space to grow), planting new...
...leafy landscape 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...
...proliferate in damp ride edges. Common lizards dart between bracken leaves, while grass snakes patrol ride-edge ditches hunting for frogs and newts. Adders may be found basking on sunny banks....
...will also vary between species, with trees like oak often being at their most valuable when they are over 100 years in age. Softwood species like spruce can be at...
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