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there are 3 native conifers Yew (Taxus baccata), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and juniper (Juniperus phoenicea) The biggest woodland is hard to define as a wood can actual be on several different peoples land so they are classed as different woods, for example between Hereford and...

Okay after reading the thread I thought I try something different. I have work in UK forests as forester, ranger a bit of ecological work for over 10 years and studied them as at University as well. I claim to be no expert but know a few things i thought i like to share them with you guys but...

Anything which gets people out into the woods and makes them value trees is good. Gives everyone a chance to expeience the wood in darkness in a new way, may make them change their view on woods at night got to be good thing. Just hope the squirrels dont mind

taken them many times, beware you have to taken them long before you actually leave and once you return. there is also different ones for different regions check with gp or chemist first before buying

try http://www.coralcay.org/index.php, Been out with them, very good training support learnt lots recommend them or http://www.opwall.com/ They are very good know many people used them, they supported by the universities as well several people I know also did their dissertations with...

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This is a misconception; Britain is far from the least wooded country in Europe, many have far less forest and woodland cover across them. With regards to rare animals just because something is hardly seen does not prove it is rare just. Many people including experts claim some species are rare...

We would neeed in theory need to re-introduce the native landscape, give them any real chance. The landscape is so different from when they were here last. The question is how far to you take things, if you then therefore return things back to as they were before when you choice 1940,s 1800,s...

I think it comes down to the fact the design for the warm climates, they are great in rainforest. But tried both in Uk prefer tent in winter.

For me, Apart for food etc.......one thing I like to have is my small world radio, without it when I had no internet or phone or Tv I felt very cut off and isolated but with it I know what is happening in outside world and it is nice. would miss my books , but could not live without my...

Best book for plants I found is the flower key http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Flower-Key-Revised-identify/754/sr=8-1/qid=1163192886/ref=sr_1_1/026-4553189-4147647?ie=UTF8&s=books Another way is to join local wildlife trust go out with them, you will learn lots quick

I am currently very mobile moving about not in one place long so need to take internet with me. For this reason cant use BT as would have to keep discounting and then connecting

Thanks moonraker:) That is what I was looking for let you know how it goes.

Okay since moving to North Wales I have started going out and playing in Snowdonia. Now I have decided to invest in some trekking poles but not sure if I need one pole or a pair I ma on tight budget so any suggestions?

the bottom line is less output more input (less emmissions more trees) I used to use my car 7 days a week doing miles, since moving i now only use the car once every 2 weeks. As a bonus I found that I am now lossing weight myself so cant be bad, feel better for it in many ways.

Dont have a landline and would like to be able to connect my laptop to internet. Anyone know how to do this, cheaper the better. Thanks

eeeeeeehhhh!!!! :eek: just went to site and realise I was getting into it, need to escape time to go for walk I think, just got to do my boots up........ ...........now which way shall I do my laces :dunno:

Have a look at http://www.magic.gov.uk/website/magic/ It is government website where you can print out OS maps for free . :D You can different topics on them such as SSSI , acient woodlands and boundaries. You can measure areas and distances on them use the mapping tools lots more there...

I have used surplus and adventure a few times never had a problem always been good with me. Been happy with the products etc. :)

i use SILVA RangerPro Model 25, Recomend it, But then I am also currently going to buy a pocket transit compass so may not be most sane person to trust :theyareon