Patricia Moxey, naturalist and EFHT Trustee, looks at nature’s abundance and invites you to observe the animals that are dependant on it. This article was first published in the no 18 issue of ‘Trust in the Forest’ magazine.
Information about the trees and plants we are lucky to have in Epping Forest
Column: Please tread lightly in the Forest
Patricia Moxey, naturalist, looks at roots and how visitors can help protect this wonderful ancient Forest as Epping Forest
Column: Ecological effects of weather and climate change
Patricia Moxey, naturalist, explained how warmer weather can have a knock-on eect on nature’s seasonal events
Column: Climate change and ancient trees
Patricia Moxey, naturalist, ecologist and EFHT Trustee shares her knowledge about Epping Forest and the potential threats it is facing in the context of climate change. This article was first published in our Autumn/Winter 2023 issue of ‘Trust in the Forest’ members’ magazine.
Ancient trees in Epping Forest: pollards, coppices, coppards
The ancient right of Wood, harvesting wood usually for fuel, at regular intervals was known as ‘lopping’. This blog includes the excerpt from Getting To Know Epping Forest by Ken Hoy (2010), where these common lopping terms are explained.
New Trail in Epping Forest
Did you know there is a new trail in the Forest? – The Veteran Tree Trail. It begins at the High Beach car park adjoining the Viewpoint and next to Queen’s Green.