Woodland discoveries...

Working in the woods and processing timber always brings some lovely surprises. Here I came across some rippled ash which occurs when the tree grows under tension. A fallen beech exposed a dragon fly (or winged fairy) when I cross-cut a limb! 

Hazel Coppicing

We are in the halfway through this year's coppicing at work - it is a favourite time of year for me, especially when there is frost about! The Wild Garlic started shooting up and the woodlands are gradually transforming. I managed to spot a vintage looking jar of some type, which was left in the woods from years gone by. The Scarlet Elf Cup is amazing to look at and it is always a joy to spot the red female hazel flower...