CONFESSIONS OF A TINY LADY WORKING AMONGST TREES
Are there times when you have set your heart on something, feeling relieved knowing that a choice has been made? When I made the decision to specialise in trees, I thought to myself, 'Great! I can finally settle on one thing and not try to do everything'. Alas that has not happened, though much to... Continue Reading →
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 →
When I posted my first Instagram image for @inalandofgiants.blog on the 30th of October 2020, never would I have imagined how positive the response would be! I think most people relate to trees and the people who spend time with trees. There is something quite alluring about seeing a tree in its natural surroundings and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
"Life gets in the way", says a friend of mine. Actually he's not the only person who has openly expressed that sentiment, although I have never really agreed with it. I am aware that I haven't written in a long while; one might say that life did get in the way but for me it's... Continue Reading →
Driving towards the wood I was going to be working in, I noticed how the tree canopies on both sides of the road seemed to be welcoming me into their fold. I was excited to be working again with my friend Stuart in his private woodland; it has definitely been awhile since lockdown! We had... Continue Reading →
In a Land of Giants 