“A forest is much more than what you see,” says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery — trees talk, often and over vast distances. Watch this excellent, informative, entertaining and moving video to learn more about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees, [Continue]
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OBOD Statement on the Charter for Trees, Woods and People
‘I came into England with Oak, Ash and Thorn… and when Oak, Ash and Thorn are gone I shall go too.’ – Puck of Pook’s Hill, Rudyard Kipling. * * * Three gifts from the forests of the Isle of the Mighty: The beauty of birches, the strength of oaks, and the wisdom [Continue]
Spirits of the Trees – Druids working together for our trees, woods & forests
The idea for Spirits of the Trees emerged out of a meeting hosted by the Woodland Trust in March 2016. The Canopy Gathering brought together a diverse group of conservationists, craftspeople, artists, poets, web designers, musicians, film-makers, land-owners and others to discuss the Trust’s call for a new Charter for Trees, Woods and People. Elaine [Continue]