| 1997 |
| Shortly after restoration
in the spring of 1997. Note the dogs mercury that is beginning to carpet
the woodland floor. |
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| This raised area
with large clumps of butchers broom and primroses is the site of charcoal
burning in the past. Nearby nettles are indicators of enhaned fertility
from the burners' habitation in the area. |
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| An unusually large
stool of field maple that has been retained on the restoration cut. In about
7 years time when the coup is cut again, this stool will be coppiced. |
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| 2000 |
| Evening light on
an upturned yew tree that survives quite happily. Analysis of the form of
the branches suggests that this tree was blown over in a severe storm in
1947. |
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| 2003 |
| Dogs mercury on
the woodland floor. Dogs mercury is an ancient woodland indicator species
and grows about 18 inches tall. |
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