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 ● The Leaf Cycle and its Role in the Woodland EcosystemEver wondered why trees lose their leaves in Autumn, or how climate change may affect this seasonal cycle? In this film by rewilding film maker Jack D'Gama, we meet Thiago Silva (lecturer at the University of Stirling and National Geographic Explorer) and Sam Rogerson (entomologist and ecologist from the University of Stirling). Thiago and Sam […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: December 2, 2024 - 2:30 pm  VideoHow to Attract Reptiles to your WoodlandIn this film by wildlife film maker Tom Hartwell, Howard Inns from The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC) provides practical guidance on how to encourage reptiles like grass snakes and slow worms into your woodland. He talks us through how to provide food sources, warmth, and places for them to hibernate and lay their […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: November 25, 2024 - 2:30 pm  VideoThe Role of Woodland Mycorrhizal FungiIn this film by rewilding film maker Jack D'Gama, we meet mycologist David Satori who specialises in mycorrhizal woodland ecology. David introduces us to the diversity and complexity of woodland fungi and their symbiotic relationship with trees, and why mycorrhizal fungi are just as important as trees in a woodland ecosystem. David explains how the […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: November 18, 2024 - 2:30 pm  Hunting for Tree FossilsIn this film by accomplished film maker Henry Kirkwood, Steve England from Outdoor Learning takes us to the stunning Frome Valley to show us how to find fossilised trees such as Calamites and other carboniferous tree fragments. He talks about how to 'read' the geological rock structures, the tools needed for fossil hunting, and demonstrates […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: November 11, 2024 - 2:30 pm  VideoHow to Make Laundry Soap from English Ivy #shorts #foraging #woodlandHere is a short to our film by actress and presenter Nicola Kelleher in which we learn how to make laundry soap from English ivy (Hedera helix). You can see the full film here, https://youtu.be/Tt8LAOImojA. As English ivy can cause skin irritation for some people, it is recommended that you wear gloves and always wash […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: November 6, 2024 - 2:30 pm  How to Make Laundry Soap from English IvyIn this film by actress and presenter Nicola Kelleher we learn how to make laundry soap from English ivy (Hedera helix). As English ivy can cause skin irritation for some people, it is recommended that you wear gloves and always wash your hands thoroughly after handling it. Please note, that this film is specific to […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: November 4, 2024 - 2:30 pm  Argaty Red Kites Conservation ProjectIn this film by Cameron Wright, we meet Lynn Bowser to hear about the work of Argaty Red Kites, central Scotland's only red kite feeding station. Lynn tells us about the reintroduction programme that has brought these birds back from extinction, as well as other wildlife conservation projects they are working on, such as riparian […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: October 28, 2024 - 2:30 pm  VideoWoodland Management for Wildlife with the PTES (Part 2)In this film by wildlife film maker Tom Hartwell, Ian White from the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) provides practical advice on woodland management to create a range of habitats for wildlife, such as the hazel dormouse, birds and butterflies. He talks about the value of successional scrub for wildlife and the importance of […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: October 21, 2024 - 1:30 pm  Woodland Foraging for Beefsteak MushroomsIn this film by talented film maker Henry Kirkwood, we return to Steve England from Outdoor Learning. Steve shows us how to find beefsteak mushrooms on oak trees, how to ensure their correct identification, and cooks up a mouth watering meal of trout, wood sorrel, wild garlic pickles, blackberry vinegar and beefsteak mushroom. Yum! Steve […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: October 14, 2024 - 1:30 pm  VideoHow to Plant a Tree #shorts #woodland #treeplantingTree planting season is upon us! Here are some easy to follow tips on how to plant and protect your young trees from author and tree planting expert Antony Mason. Antony's beautiful and practical book 'Tree Planting - How to create a woodland' is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/3xmARvR and https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/tree-planting-by-antony-mason/. For more advice, see […] Watch on WoodlandsTV... Read more »Published: October 12, 2024 - 11:02 am
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The Leaf Cycle and its Role in the Woodland Ecosystem