Happy are those who don’t walk in step with the wicked… but who are happy to obey God’s law…that person is like a tree planted by water… they grow well… and whatever they do prospers.
Psalm 1 : 1-3 (Sandy’s summery.)
Into the woods we walked then…
Out of the woods
Along a freshly ploughed and planted field. Spring wheat. Perhaps.
Back in the woods
Autumn Fungi
All fungi are edible
Some fungi are edible only once.
Terry Prachett
Ancient trees to admire.
Here is some information gleened from a notice board.
Burnham Beeches
540 acres of woodland heathland and pasture
All protected
A European Special Area of Conservation
A national nature reserve
Site of Special Scientific interest
Beech trees normally live to 200 years
BUT these are pollards!
What is pollard?
A pollard is a tree cut to head height and allowed to regrow.
It is above the grazing animal's reach and grows for 10-15 years when it is
cut again.
The beech wood is used for furniture,charcoal or firewood.
All this cutting stimulates new growth
In this way, they live longer.
Some of these pollards are 400 to 500 years old.
Most are standing well except this one
I looked twice
I thought it was an elephant lying on the ground.
The days are getting shorter. It was colder with a little rain this morning then some sun low in the sky this afternoon when taking these photographs.
Continue to take care.
Sandy 🙂
It certainly looks like an elephant Sandy! Yes autumn is in the air and soon we shall admire beautiful colours in nature
Yes, nature always gives us something to look forward to. Have a great day my friend.
Lovely post, and one of my favorite scriptures too. 🌻💐🌄
So pleased you liked it.
On the cusp of changing seasons.
Yes, when the first frost comes, we will start getting our golds and red. This wood will be colourful in a few weeks.