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Check out the team picture from our recent visit to The Woodland Trust's Penn Woods, Buckinghamshire.
Our Ecology and Nature Recovery teams had a blast learning about ancient woodland indicators and woodland management.
Sarah, Senior Nature Recovery Consultant, says: “The visit was made to learn about ancient woodland indicators and woodland management. During the visit, the teams saw various plant species, including bluebells, wood sorrel, woodruff, pendulous sedge, and more. Amongst the native broadleaved trees in the area, the rowan stood out with its white flowers.
Additionally, the area had diverse conifer species, such as Scots Pine, Western Red Cedar, and Hemlock. An avenue of conifers bordered by purple rhododendrons provided an exciting contrast to the rest of the area. During the visit, the teams discussed the ecological benefits of thinning, the role of conifers in England's woods, the impact of squirrel damage, and how to help ancient woodlands adapt to climate change.”

The team members who attended were, from left to right: Victoria, Nature Recovery Consultant; Hannah, Assistant Ecologist; Andrew, Nature Recovery Consultant; Tabitha, Nature Recovery Assistant; Cora, Head Forester; Eleanor, Ecologist; Ellie, Assistant Ecologist; and Hannah, Ecologist.

Find out more about ancient woods, including a few ancient woodland indicator plants, here: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/ancient-woodland/