The Firewood Poem
On a cold winter’s night there is nothing quite like an open fire. It not only warms the room, it warms the heart. But which is the best...
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Why does every churchyard have a Yew Tree?
The common or English yew tree (Taxus baccata) whilst native to Britain, is also found across much of Europe, western Asia and North Africa, but...
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The Story of the Christmas Tree in Britain
The winter solstice (also known as Yule) marks the shortest day and longest night of the year and typically falls on 21st December. Long before...
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Leaves & Fruit from a Neighbour’s Tree
It is the season of falling leaves and falling fruit but who is responsible for clearing up the leaves and what is to be done with the fruit from...
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The Tragedy of the Commons
Shared Environmental Resources The phrase ‘tragedy of the commons’ was first coined by the biologist Garrett Hardin in 1968. It describes how...
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The Hedge Fund
Hedgerows are one of Britain’s most valuable habitats. They form important wildlife havens and highways, they form barriers and wind-breaks...
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Who Owns the Tree?
‘It will be obvious that the question of who owns trees on or near a boundary will often be of great importance to the owners of the land on...
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“Ah earth you old extinguisher.”
“Ah earth you old extinguisher.” from Happy Days by Samuel Beckett On a hot summer day how much water does a tree use? How much water is available...
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There is No Smoke without Fire!
It doesn’t matter whether you cook in a chiminea, over a fire pit or on a barbecue; what does matter is your choice of wood, because it is the...
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Easter would not be Easter without Trees
The Christian festival of Easter is a fusion of ancient beliefs and manifold cultures. Easter encompasses the fertility symbols of Ancient Egypt...
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