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A blue Atlantic cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') situated in front of this lovely stately home. This is one of my favourite species of tree, but that's not what I'm here to talk about.

What I'm really liking about this picture, is that whoever planted this tree, likely the family that lived here, however long ago, knew they would never see it grow to maturity and would never see its beauty. Yet, they planted it anyway.

They were thinking of future generations, trying to do something good, to make the lives of their family, who they may never live long enough to meet, better.

I really feel that is something the world is missing right now, forward planning, selfless acts to make the world better for the future generations. Trees planting for example, yes, if we plant millions of trees, and get them all to grow it will be good but selling it like that is unlikely. Instead, if more of us planted 1 tree and cared for it as long as we could to ensure it established, with the aim of it being a gift to our future relations, or anyone who may visit, like with the case of this tree at this house, the world would maybe, maybe be a better place. These simple, and easy, selfless acts, are numerous in what they could be, meaning, there is something we could all be doing, whether it be switch to plastic free products, spread joy and love, or even plant a tree.

How are you going to make the world better for the future generations?

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It still baffles me, the beauty of nature.

This valley is nothing more than fields and semi natural woodland. Whilst some of the fields may have been farmed, the trees have had very little, if any, human input.

No one has been pruning them for the sake of "maintaining" them, no one has cut their top off because they are "too tall" and no one is removing deadwood because it "helps the tree".

TREES DO NOT NEED HUMANS, NATURE KNOWS WHAT IT IS DOING.

I love just standing and taking in the countryside and nature, if only we could get more of this into our built environments, then everyone, can have access to nature regardless of whether they can walk or not, whether they have transport or not, whether they feel up to leaving the house or not. Just viewing trees out of a window has been proven to significantly improve peoples mental health, sometimes, that's all we can manage, and that's OK, as long as the environment in which we live has been built with nature in mind, or, you're lucky enough to live in the countryside, but most of us aren't :(

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This post made my day! The energy is infections, but to be fair.... LOOK AT THEM!!

HEY YOU

YES YOU

Do you wanna know about

MUSHROOMS?

Well do I have the post for you

These are

Jelly Tooth Fungi

(Jelly Tooth Fingi)

The scientific name for this fungi is Pseudohydnum gelatinosum

AND HES EDIBLE

That's right folks

You can NOM this shroom

Although it's bland when cooked, they can be candied and produce a

CHEWY LITTLE GUMMY

Look at this guy

Look how cute he is

They also feel REALLY COOL

You can smack him and he jiggles

They're tiny little guys

They decompose decaying wood!

Found all across North America

Be them bland as they may, they add a lovely texture in soup!!

You can marinate them and put them in salads!

It can be kind of hard to find them since they're sparse and usually, there aren't very many in any given area.

They're also called

Cat Tongue Fungi

(Cat tongue fungi)

Which I think is significantly less fun and less appealing

But like

LOOK AT THEM

The babies

I just wanna gobble him up

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Icy mushies, it's well and truly winter here now!

How cool do these look though, icy running off them, moss and decaying wood all around, beautiful nature doing beautifully natural things 😍

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It's been a busy, busy, few months. Sitting in the woods and watching the sun set over the countryside is one of my favourite ways to unwind.

I'm working on something I'm very excited about, that I hope you will also enjoy, next year is going to be a rollercoaster!

How do you like to unwind? Do you use nature to help calm your mind?

#timefortrees #arboriculture #trees and forests #tree #trees and woodlands #daily calm #mindfulness

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🍄 Exploring the fascinating world of fungi! Meet Pholiota squarrosa, commonly known as the shaggy scalycap. 🌲 This unique mushroom boasts a cap covered in shaggy scales, giving it a distinctive appearance in the forest. 🍂 But its beauty goes beyond looks – P. squarrosa plays a crucial role in nature by aiding in the decay of trees. 🌳 As it breaks down organic matter, it contributes to the nutrient cycle, highlighting the intricate balance of ecosystems. Nature's recyclers at work! 🌍

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What is Arboriculture?

What is arboriculture? Short video from the Arboricultural Association says it all.

We can all be involved.

We can all care for trees 🥰

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Trees are of huge benefit to the urban environment, this is common knowledge now (I would hope).

But if anyone had any doubt of this fact, just look at this tree I came across recently.

Imagine walking home passed this tree, you've had a bad day at work and then, bam, day brightened up.

It may be getting colder, and the nights are drawing in, but our trees are still there to brighten up the day!

#timefortrees #arboriculture #trees and forests #tree #trees and woodlands #biodiversity #autumn

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Ramona Wultschner on Instagram

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What is something you've always wanted to know about trees,but have never asked?

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Our batch of sloe gin brewing, not long now 😋.

For those not accustomed to sloe gin, it is gin, infused with the berries of the blackthorn or sloe tree (Prunus spinosa). It is a traditional British countryside drink,and typically very seasonal due to both the berries only being present for one period of the year and needing to leave the gin infusing for around 3 months.

Very excited 😆

#timefortrees #arboriculture #trees and forests #tree #gin #home brewing

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Interesting results, giant redwood as the favourite is interesting.

I'm intrigued into what people's favourite trees are, of they weren't listed above.

Comment below please with species' that aren't on the list :)

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Mushroom Night Light

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Came across this absolutely stunning veteran oak pollard recently whilst on a site.

Not only is this tree providing significant ecological benefits to the development, it's also a great tie to the history of the area.

It's highly likely that given the area the development is situated within, that this tree was managed as a pollard for the harvesting of oak timber. Potentially for ship building, which considering the UKs history of naval adventure and sadly warfare, this tree and the surrounding area may be culturally important!

Trees are so much more than a large woody plant, they have rich histories sometimes!

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Helloooo everyone ☺️

It's been a very long time, I apologize. I'm working on going freelance as a consultant, as well as working full time and writing a research paper so unfortunately I dropped off the radar.

This is still happening,but I'm nearing completion.

An idea I had though.....

Do people think there is a need for providing online tree advice for tree lovers such as yourselves?

Please let me know, I personally feel there is a need for it, it would also be significantly cheaper and more appropriate to the needs of most tree owners simple, everyday problems.

I could also help all of you wherever you are in the world 😚

#timefortrees #arboriculture #trees and forests #tree