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RFS walk - University of Surrey

RFS walk – University of Surrey

by Angus, 22 November, 2006, 2 comments

Hidden off the A3 and behind Guildford, the University of Surrey has an amazing collection of unusual trees. These have been planted regularly since the university located here in the 1960s and include Pecan and single-leafed pine. On Saturday 28th October the renowned tree expert, Keith Rushforth guided a tour around the 1600 trees, many of which were planted as commemorative trees for graduations, Read more...
More threats to the horse chestnut

More threats to the horse chestnut

by Chris, 25 August, 2006, 45 comments

We reported in this blog back in May that Horse Chestnuts were under threat from the leaf miner moth (Cameraria ohridella) and the fungus (Guignardia aesculi). Not to mention the effects of drought! Now there is another, greater threat to these stately trees – namely Bleeding Canker. The first symptom is often an area of bark where a yellow / brown / red liquid seeps out. In the spring, this coloured fluid is usually transparent but in warmer weather Read more...
Wild Food Courses

Wild Food Courses

by Liz, 28 July, 2006, 19 comments

Have you ever wondered what salad plants you can pick and eat on your walks in the countryside? Have you ever prepared and tasted succulent rabbit-burgers grilled on a barbecue in the woods or smoked your own trout fillets in a back-woods smoker? Dan Watson (North of England Agent), Rob Pickering and Liz Murphy ran three two-day courses in preparing and eating Read more...
The Big Green Gathering 2006

The Big Green Gathering 2006

by Mike Thompson, 25 July, 2006, 1 comments

Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 6th August are the dates for Europe's biggest Green Gathering which takes place at Fernhill Farm on the Mendip Hills in North Somerset close to Bristol. The Big Green Gathering lasts for 5 days and is a camping event. It grew out of the original Green Gatherings of the 1980's, as well as the Green Fields of Glastonbury Music Read more...
Water Voles and Waterway Wildlife Survey

Water Voles and Waterway Wildlife Survey

by Chris, 18 July, 2006, 1 comments

Recently some five hundred water voles were released into the River Dore (on the Herefordshire/Wales border). This release (under the supervision of Dr J Reynolds of the Game Conservancy Trust) is part of a larger project affecting the River Monnow. Restoration work has been carried out on the four tributaries of the river, which has already resulted in the reversal of the decline in brown trout and grayling. The water vole was once common on Read more...
Can you help with more surveys?

Can you help with more surveys?

by Mike Thompson, 13 June, 2006, 0 comments

Apart from the bluebell and ladybird surveys, various other learned bodies / organisations are appealing for help in recording certain insects. For example, the British Dragonfly Society Biological Records Centre would like people to look out for a damselfly called the banded demoiselle. The adult banded demoiselle may be found flying (between May and September) near rivers, canals and streams with abundant waterside vegetation. Read more...
Do you know your trees?

Do you know your trees?

by Lewis, 24 May, 2006, 0 comments

Perhaps you or someone in the family would like some help in identifying trees. If so try: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-5g2kv3 (an excellent guide) http://www.nifg.org.uk/wintertrees.htm (identifying trees in winter) for starters or .... Read more...
Wood fairs and events 2006

Wood fairs and events 2006

by Angus, 17 May, 2006, 0 comments

Woodfairs and county shows are a great place to pick up information on woodlands and to meet people who are interested in woods. We attend about three of these each year as www.woodlands.co.uk but there are many more which we would like to go to if we had the time and energy! These can be good places to find unusual tools, to meet the forestry commission Read more...

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