Honouring Beltane.
Beltane
The Failed Branch
Enveloped by the warm, humid heat of the Singapore sun setting behind wispy clumps of cloud, I feel both inspired and disenchanted at the same time. Picture a large branch sprawled across our path, snapped away from a majestic tree, leaving a huge gaping wound on the trunk...
Don’t Let Your Mind Grind You Down
It was a tough day yesterday, a very physical work day that had left me in complete exhaustion. Interspersed in all of that was news that I hadn’t done very well in a trial project report which I’ve been trying to deliver. I’ve had a really busy few weeks of site surveys, cramming data, learning... Continue Reading →
I See You Trees
Lately I have been looking at trees a lot. Somehow I find myself unable to get away from trees - never a bad thing of course as I love them - but they seem to be appearing everywhere. Especially 'special' ones that have made an impression on me. Imagine if you were working as a... Continue Reading →
‘Higher’ Education
I am definitely one for sharing and exchanging skills or knowledge. My friend Sam and I decided to do another spot of climbing the other day after we finished a woodland site survey. Sam reckons he has much to learn from me in terms of woodland management, ancient and veteran trees, etc. but I have... Continue Reading →
The Value of Being a Learner
I'm going to get my thoughts out this very moment when I'm just a little bit heartbroken. Of course you can say that when one is disappointed it can make them do impulsive things. Like write a blog post maybe? Unfortunately that isn't entirely my frame of mind right now. I'm more interested in exploring... Continue Reading →
International Women’s Day 2021: Forestry England’s 10 Powerful Women in Nature
Just a quick post to say how honoured and thrilled I am to be included in Forestry England's 10 Powerful Women in Nature blog, together with nine other amazing women who are inspiring others to get outdoors and in Nature! Massive thanks to all who have shared this journey with me. Here's the link to... Continue Reading →
Lock and Release
I am close to completing a carbon sequestration sampling and woodland surveying job with my mentor in a lovely Cornish woodland. By estimating how much carbon a woodland can capture, you gain knowledge of the potential a woodland has in order to better manage it for the onset of climate change. It's been fun learning... Continue Reading →
Ascension
How does it feel to be up in the crown of a tree? "Just climb and you'll find out," I answered myself. And so I did with my friend Sam, a professional arborist. Leading up to this moment, I have been super excited and looking forward to it for days. At this crucial stage, I... Continue Reading →
Husqvarna Technical 24 Leather Chainsaw Boots (UK Size 4 / EU 37)
Specifications:– Water proof leather boots offering chainsaw protection in Class 2, 24m/s- Sympatex membrane makes these boots 100% waterproof yet still breathable between the liner and outer fabric- Easy adjustable with hooks, quick lock at the top and 5 hooks for quick adjustment.- Extra hook at front of tongue for better position of tongue when... Continue Reading →
In a Land of Giants 