Set out with Lisa (this is the only way I get to talk to you, she said) to collect these gifts from Suffolk Tree Wardens, the beginning of the hedge for the land. Hawthorn, Hornbeam, Hazel and a few standard oaks and maple, along with stakes,whips, guards, all – what joy. David Appleton there (with… Continue reading Gifts from Suffolk Tree Wardens
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Ragwort and Thistle seed
John Esling and I walked the land - our second meander, to begin to grasp the volume and vision.
The mother tree
Gemma came by yesterday to return overstory. She struggled with it but enjoyed reading the real characters afterwards. Such as suzanne Simmond. Ah the mother tree. Disappointed to see I had not recorded my reading of it last year. A good review here
Nicky and Adam
Nicky and Adam have been staying in the wood - they chose their time well, it is another heat wave outside of the cool oak canopy. They drew together our tribe of forest school facilitators, and we dined under the rising almost full moon last night, with Sukbir playing tabala, Theo on a Bazilian instrument,… Continue reading Nicky and Adam
Halesworth Memorial Trees
I've begun to create a data set of Halesworth Memorial trees. It is clear some have lost their plaque dedications and some are fading and may need replacing. Halesworth Town Council would like to consider reinstating those of general assignation typically coronations, jubilee, national events etc. If anyone has any information or knows of the… Continue reading Halesworth Memorial Trees
Advice from a tree
Stand tall and be content with your natural beauty Go out on a limb Remember your roots Drink plenty of water Enjoy the view
Woods to visit
Connecting Symondsbury with North Chideock, Shute’s Lane and Hell Lane together form one of Britain’s finest sunken trails. Truly Ancient 🌳 Truly Sacred This Yew was old when Christ was born. 2,200-2,300 years old. Base circumference 9.7m Llanafan Fawr 🏴
Land – provenance
Reading the historic Land Registry and Rights documents that come with the sale of the land, I find various elements of interest One was the past owner was someone called Simon Tobin and Zuhal Tobin. I assumed they were brothers, but it turns out husband and wife. Here's the search. Tobin, a founder and active… Continue reading Land – provenance
The hidden life of trees
1. It starts with a personal experience, an investigation to find under moss, beech bark like stones. Vestiges of a giant 4-500 year tree stump. How was it alive? it must be getting assistance. The surrounding beeches were pumping sugar to keep the ancient one alive. Interdependence. Forests much like ant colonies all connected, like… Continue reading The hidden life of trees
John Macrea family to the wood
We haven't walked recently - a fall has slowed John down - but his son Ruari came over from Luxembourg with his family, and were a delight in the wood. Such fine young energy, physical and quick and affectionate. An unusual night and morning at the cabin.
Kaliwood 