Wheel of Life – Part 2
Fleming then produces a hexagonal diagram that creates an additional two phases: the Release phase is followed by “Break-up”, while exploitation is followed by “Reconnection and Growth”, which then leads into the conservation phase. He defines the period of greatest
Wheel of Life – Part 2
Fleming then produces a hexagonal diagram that creates an additional two phases: the Release phase is followed by “Break-up”, while exploitation is followed by “Reconnection and Growth”, which then leads into the conservation phase. He defines the period of greatest
The Wheel of Life – 1
All systems go through various phases or stages. I first came across the cycle of exploitation-conservation-release-reorganisation- in the field of ecology where it is known as the cycle of succession), but then came across it again in the work of
The Wheel of Life – 1
All systems go through various phases or stages. I first came across the cycle of exploitation-conservation-release-reorganisation- in the field of ecology where it is known as the cycle of succession), but then came across it again in the work of
Before and After
It is great to track changes in the wood, especially in relation to rhododendron clearance. Look at the two pictures below: the upper was taken a week ago (June 2020) and shows an oak in full leaf, plus oaks behind,
Before and After
It is great to track changes in the wood, especially in relation to rhododendron clearance. Look at the two pictures below: the upper was taken a week ago (June 2020) and shows an oak in full leaf, plus oaks behind,
Bioregioning card deck
The Bioregional Learning Centre in the South Devon bioregion (based on the Dart river catchment) have come up with this card deck to inspire emergent bioregions. We at Bioregioning CIC are using all of the cards to develop biochar soil
Bioregioning card deck
The Bioregional Learning Centre in the South Devon bioregion (based on the Dart river catchment) have come up with this card deck to inspire emergent bioregions. We at Bioregioning CIC are using all of the cards to develop biochar soil
Home patch
As a result of the Corvid-19 lockdown I am getting to know my home patch. I’ve been cycling to the glen immediately to the south, known as Clachaig. I remembered a small hazel wood there, tucked a couple of miles
Home patch
As a result of the Corvid-19 lockdown I am getting to know my home patch. I’ve been cycling to the glen immediately to the south, known as Clachaig. I remembered a small hazel wood there, tucked a couple of miles
Glen Orchy: Caledonian Pinewood Reserve
On our way back from Crianlarich Youth Hostel we paused in beautiful Glen Orchy, following in the footsteps of Steven and Carlisle, who – back in the 1950’s – alerted the world to one of Scotland’s unique ecosystems: the Caledonian Pinewoods. A
Glen Orchy: Caledonian Pinewood Reserve
On our way back from Crianlarich Youth Hostel we paused in beautiful Glen Orchy, following in the footsteps of Steven and Carlisle, who – back in the 1950’s – alerted the world to one of Scotland’s unique ecosystems: the Caledonian Pinewoods. A
Lower plants of the wet west
Lobaria pulmonaria, or lungwort, is a common lichen in Ferry Wood. It is one of many “lower” or non-flowering plants that flourish her in the wet, cool climate and indicate that we are in temperate rainforest. However, the Rhododendron ponticum
Lower plants of the wet west
Lobaria pulmonaria, or lungwort, is a common lichen in Ferry Wood. It is one of many “lower” or non-flowering plants that flourish her in the wet, cool climate and indicate that we are in temperate rainforest. However, the Rhododendron ponticum
Tree planting best practice
During the recent UK Election political parties threw themselves into a bidding war over who would plant the most trees in order to avoid Climate Catastrophe. In the race to grab headlines and outdo each other, the complexity of our
Tree planting best practice
During the recent UK Election political parties threw themselves into a bidding war over who would plant the most trees in order to avoid Climate Catastrophe. In the race to grab headlines and outdo each other, the complexity of our
Highland birchwood: are they cyclical?
Recently I was walking round Ferry Wood with a Swiss ecologist who works at the University of Ulster. He pointed out areas to the north of the wood which exclusively consist of birch: birch of an even age. He explained
Highland birchwood: are they cyclical?
Recently I was walking round Ferry Wood with a Swiss ecologist who works at the University of Ulster. He pointed out areas to the north of the wood which exclusively consist of birch: birch of an even age. He explained
Deer fence: monitoring vegetational change
A deer fence has gone up around and within Ferry Wood. For most of its length it follows the wood boundary, separating it from the surrounding pasture, but for a few hundred metres it runs through the wood itself. The
Deer fence: monitoring vegetational change
A deer fence has gone up around and within Ferry Wood. For most of its length it follows the wood boundary, separating it from the surrounding pasture, but for a few hundred metres it runs through the wood itself. The
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