A bit of sunshine, blue sky and blossom to brighten up the day π³πβοΈ
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Trees, mostly! π³ Focused on tree science, policy and practice in the UK. Interested in life in all its forms π¦ββ¬ππ¦ππ¦πΎ Work at Forest Research (coordinating the Centre for Forest Protection), but views expressed here are my own. Formerly at The Tree Council π
A bit of sunshine, blue sky and blossom to brighten up the day π³πβοΈ
Winter sunlight βοΈπ¦’π²
It's #NationalTreeWeek 2025 π₯³
All throughout this week, we are celebrating the UKβs largest annual celebration of trees, by sharing news, blogs, and exciting updates from the Centre for Forest Protection and our partners. See more:
forestprotection.uk/2025/11/21/n...
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I was lucky to do my MSc research project on peatland restoration with the RSPB and it was a brilliant experience, eventually leading to a publication in a journal π Would highly recommend to any students!
Itβs National Tree Week! π³π² A good day to visit one of my favourite local trees, whose tangled roots creep down into the sandpit in Horsell Common; the site of the martian landing in War of the Worlds. HG Wells lived in nearby Woking, and this landscape provided inspiration! #NationalTreeWeek
In todayβs session on βDelivering tree pest- and disease-resilient landscapesβ #BritainsForestFuture, attendees heard about what forestry, woodland, and landowners can do to counter the growing threat of pests and diseases, and explored how research can support... (1/4)
Love these ones, so cute! π²
Fungi foray π
Autumn sunlight through the leaves π βοΈ
So bright! I believe all these are orange peel fungi, nice to see on an autumn walk π #fungi #autumn
Paths beneath trees as autumn takes hold π³πππ
More π brightening up a grey day #fungi
Itβs that time! π #fungi
Love Pembrokeshire, such a beautiful coastline πβοΈ
Bushy Park in London has some lovely old trees, hereβs a few for #thicktrunkthursday π³π
A slithering slow worm on the heathland yesterday evening, always feel lucky to see one! #nature #wildlife #heathland
Beautiful, a Greater Butterfly Orchid at Sheepleas, Surrey, earlier in the week #wildflowerhour #orchids
Adorable! π¦’π
Blossom filling the sky ππ³ #blossom #trees #hawthorn
Our future needs hedgerows! Always good to appreciate the hedgerows in our towns and streets, that can give us lush leafiness and floral joy! πΈππ³ Join in this #NationalHedgerowWeek
treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-cam...
Cherry blossom looking beautiful in Edinburgh πΈ #blossom #spring #trees
Beautifully abundant hawthorn blossom in a local park ππ³ #trees #flowers #trees #spring
One of many beautiful trees at Burnham Beeches π³π
#thicktrunktuesday
Love the vibrant green of oak ππ³
#trees #oak #woodland # spring
Hawthorn flowers starting to bloom π³π #trees #spring
Enjoy the blossom while itβs here πΈπΈπΈπΈ
#bloomscrolling #blossom #spring
Little spider in an acorn cup π³
#trees #nature
Mellow yellow π³βοΈ
#spring #trees
A few trees in the lovely city of Ghent! π³ππ§πͺ
#trees #ghent #spring
Blossom looking beautiful π³#bloomscrolling