Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Windblasted Atlantic Hazel

Visited a farmer on Seil to provide some support for a Rural Priority application for funding to help with the management of some Atlantic Hazelwoods. This face looks out over the Atlantic, so the hazel is already sculpted by the elements, however the early June gale has stripped the leaves from the hazel (in contrast to the ivy, which is still showing green). It's as if we're into late autumn already!
However it was a beautiful early summer's day: here's the view towards some of the slate islands. I was fortunate enough to be accompanied by two hazel champions, Brian and Sandy Coppins. Brian was just back from collecting his Linean Medal, and Sandy capped the day by finding a new site for hazel glove funghi.

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