The wonders of ancient woodlands - new podcast episode out now
Image by Pat Doody
Ash coppice stool at Wistow Wood by Sophie Baker
The impact of ash dieback at Wistow Wood: ash trees side by side, the ones on the left are suffering with ash dieback and have thinned canopies; the one on the right looks much fuller. And a clear-felled area in front, with tree guards protecting a range of species that have been planted to increase the species diversity in the woodland.
Image by Sophie Baker
Image by Sophie Baker
Early purple orchid at Wistow Wood by Sophie Baker
An ash stump with King Alfred's cakes growing on it at Wistow Wood by Sophie Baker
The oldest tree in Wistow Wood? An ancient ash stool - could be around 500 years old.
Wilder Future Fund
Our woodlands need you
Woodlands are one of our most evocative habitats. The light, sounds, smells, temperature – everything changes when you walk amongst the trees. They convey a sense of peace and that feeling can have a profound impact on our wellbeing. But we could be in danger of taking their long, rich history for granted; the threats they face today are as great as they have ever been.
Our Wilder Future Fund is an ambitious effort to raise £500,000 a year over the next three years - £1.5 million to help nature recover across our three counties.
With your support, we're already doing so much, but our woodlands are in vital need of more help.
Lianne de Mello