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:
Climate change and ancient trees
Ancient trees in Epping Forest and the potential threats it is facing in the context of climate change.
Please tread lightly in the Forest
On soil compression and how it may affect the Forest’s ecosystem
Ecological effects of weather and climate change
How climate change can have a knock-on effect on nature’s seasonal events.
Autumn’s bounty - fruits, seeds and where do they go
Trica invites you to observe the animals that are dependant on it