Phytophthora – “Plant destroyer”
Over recent years several species of Phytophthora have been discovered in Bradford Council woodlands. The word ‘Phytophthora’ derives from the Greek language and literally translates as “plant destroyer”. This naming...
Wanders and wonders
Over the past week I’ve been fortunate to visit several woods across the district. I’ve been to Judy Woods in Wyke, Heber’s Ghyll in Ilkley, Park Wood in Keighley, and...
Brilliant bees
Spring equinox is fast approaching and I feel like my body and mind are waking from the winter blues. Now that air temperatures are rising and we have more daylight...
Treasures uncovered at St Ives
Recent clearance of the invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum has exposed an unexpected find. Not only can we now see the majestic oaks and other mature trees that have been hidden for...