Mick GarrattBirch — a pioneer species in the succession of moorland into woodland
On a dreich morning such as this, I do find the heather moorland to be a rather lacklustre hue of brown, struggling to emerge from its wintry dormancy. But amidst this dullness, here on Hutton Moor, scores of self-seeded birch saplings bursting with fresh green leaves bring colour and vibrancy to the otherwise subdued landscape.
The birch tree ...
Birch — a pioneer species in the succession of moorland into woodland
On a dreich morning such as this, I do find the heather moorland to be a rather lacklustre hue of brown, struggling to emerge from its wintry dormancy. But amidst this dullness, here on Hutton Moor, scores of self-seeded birch saplings bursting with fresh green leaves bring colour and vibrancy to the otherwise subdued landscape. … <p class="link-more"><a href="http://www.fhithich.uk/?p=32056" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Birch — a pioneer species in the succession of moorland into woodland"</span></a></p>