About the author:

Patricia Moxey B.Sc. Hons. FBNA: With a professional background in environmental education, Tricia’s work has been to encourage others to understand and engage with the natural world. She has been associated with Epping Forest for over 50 years, initially helping to establish the Field Centre at High Beach, where she became enthralled with the complexity of the Forest’s history and ecology. In 1992, she joined the City of London staff at the Warren as Information Officer for Epping Forest. She is also one of the Trustees of Epping Forest Heritage Trust.

About the column:

The column started in winter 2023 on the 15th issue of Trust in the Forest members’ magazine. Since then in each issue of the magazine, Tricia has been sharing her ecological knowledge and her deep passion for Epping Forest with an article around various themes: from ancient trees to the changing of climate, from nature’s calendar to soil health, and ways you can help.

Read the column articles below:

 

column ancient trees in epping forest and climate change

Climate change and ancient trees

Ancient trees in Epping Forest and the potential threats it is facing in the context of climate change.

queen victoria oak

Please tread lightly in the Forest

On soil compression and how it may affect the Forest’s ecosystem

column warmer climate and natures calendar. picture shows very dry grassy plain

Ecological effects of weather and climate change

How climate change can have a knock-on effect on nature’s seasonal events.

A redwing with a Cotoneaster berry around Loughton station. Photo © Robin Pettitt

Autumn’s bounty - fruits, seeds and where do they go

Trica invites you to observe the animals that are dependant on it