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Resilient Forestry at Leinster House — Pro Silva Ireland
Continuous Cover Forestry consultant Paddy Purser and Chair of Pro Silva Ireland, Liam Byrne before presenting a statement to Joint Committee on Climate Action at the Oireachtas (Houses of the Irish Parliament), Dublin on behalf of Pro Silva Ireland. 11 December 2019. Photo: Cathy Fitzgerald. Pro Silva Ireland presented continuous cover forestry as a […] via … Continue reading Resilient Forestry at Leinster House — Pro Silva Ireland
A Little Piece of Coppice at Coulmore, Formerly on the Redcastle Estate — NOSAS Archaeology Blog
By Jonathan Wordsworth Cycling regularly along the north shore of the Beauly Firth from North Kessock to Tarradale, I have noted just past Coulmore Point a small patch of woodland with a collection of twisted multi-stemmed trees. Consisting predominantly of oak but with a mixture of species including ash and beech, the trees are widely […] … Continue reading A Little Piece of Coppice at Coulmore, Formerly on the Redcastle Estate — NOSAS Archaeology Blog
Bringing lynxes back to Scotland, new study — Dear Kitty. Some blog
Lock up your puppies! https://www.youtube.com/embed/CJdMijqaPtc?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent This 2017 video from Britain says about itself: Rewilding the UK with Lynx BBC’s Mike Dilger discusses the benefits of Lynx reintroduction. From the University of Stirling in Scotland: Proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland March 29, 2019 Experts have used an innovative approach to model the proposed … Continue reading Bringing lynxes back to Scotland, new study — Dear Kitty. Some blog
Tree a Week: Birch — Jizoku.co.uk
Interesting Facts Birch is in the genus Betula. The birch family Betulaceae contains six genera of deciduous nut bearing trees including birches, alders, hazels, horn beams and hop-hornbeams. There are about 40 species of small to medium trees and shrubs, in Northern temperate climates Average lifespan of the birch is 40-50 years. In favourable conditions, […] … Continue reading Tree a Week: Birch — Jizoku.co.uk
In the forest — Monochromia
More of my images can be seen at my own blog. via In the forest — Monochromia
Pro Silva Ireland announces first training course for continuous cover forestry — Pro Silva Ireland
Forestry is an interest of mine - here's a training course in the forestry of the future ! Pro Silva Ireland is delighted to announce the running of a training course on early transformation to CCF in Sitka spruce plantations This is of particular relevance given the recent launch of the new Forest Service grant … Continue reading Pro Silva Ireland announces first training course for continuous cover forestry — Pro Silva Ireland
At the Intersection — Brian Bilston’s Poetry Laboetry
It’s the birthday of John Venn today (born 4th Aug, 1834) so here’s a poem inside a Venn diagram to celebrate. via At the Intersection — Brian Bilston's Poetry Laboetry
New Fences in Ireland? — Resilience Blog
No, not the border fence between Ireland and Northern Ireland, no. Here we discuss tree species composition, forest adaptation and conversion towards more resilient forests! Deer management in silviculture is one of the crucial factors to consider, just like enough light for the seedlings and site conditions. And here are the fencing news from Ireland. […] … Continue reading New Fences in Ireland? — Resilience Blog
The Secret Life of Trees & The Science Behind Forest Bathing — PARALLAX:
I loved this article by Parallax! Stumbled across it after I read the thoroughly enjoyable Hidden Life of Trees and was browsing for more similar content! Worth a peek! [Trees exhibiting a behavior called “crown shyness,” when they don’t touch branches in order to cohabit peacefully without blocking one another’s light] “A force hums in … Continue reading The Secret Life of Trees & The Science Behind Forest Bathing — PARALLAX:
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