” There have been some changes since we were there last – all positive.”
We Return To Happy Valley
How Many Tree Species Are There?
“these findings highlight the vulnerability of global forest biodiversity to anthropogenic changes in land use and climate, which disproportionately threaten rare species and global tree richness.” Roberto Cazzolla Gatti
Ancient Trees Invaluable to Ecosystems
“Once you cut down old and ancient trees, we lose the genetic and physiological legacy that they contain forever, as well as the unique habitat for nature conservation.” Chuck Cannon
Counting the Rings : Charting Our Medieval Past
A vast study by a consortium of scientists across Europe has examined timbers as a way of tracking the economic conditions of Medieval Europe.
Trees – Matter
” I remembered a poem written by friend Wendy who is very much a friend of trees.”
Scots Hawthorn Wins Tree of the Year
“It has been there as long as I can remember and I have so many fond memories going back through the generations. I have pictures of my grandfather and mum in front of the tree.” Drew Patterson
Earth’s natural carbon sinks: #Climatechange
Earth’s vast habitats from the poles to the equator have robust capacity to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere due to previously undiscovered rock nitrogen weathering reactions that distribute natural fertilizers around the world.
Plant Focus: Roots
We rarely see the roots of plants, not the whole length of them anyway, because they’re doing their job for the plant mainly under the ground.
Plant Focus: Autumn Leaves
Autumn is a glorious time of year to notice how beautiful leaves are as they change colour.
Breck to Bu and Back Again
“We’ve done this walk many times before, but, as with any walk, there is always something different to see.”
