State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2021 is the first report of its kind laying out the facts and trends on the current state of the UK's native woods and trees.
At a time when the demand for new woods and trees is escalating, our existing woods and trees are facing great pressure.
A good understanding of their current state will enable us all to realise their vital role in tackling climate change, improving our wellbeing, and recovering nature.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/state-of-uk-woods-and-trees/
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This Natural England Research Report reviews the scientific evidence base relating to carbon storage and sequestration by semi-natural habitats, in relation to their condition and/or management.
In this report, we review the scientific evidence base relating to carbon storage and sequestration by semi-natural habitats, in relation to their condition and/or management. This new report updates and expands previous work by Natural England on ‘Carbon storage by habitat’ published in 2012. We cover terrestrial, coastal and marine habitats, and the freshwater systems that connect them, in order to quantify their relative benefits for carbon management.
R Gregg, J. L. Elias, I Alonso, I.E. Crosher and P Muto and M.D. Morecroft (2021) Carbon storage and sequestration by habitat: a review of the evidence (second edition) Natural England Research Report NERR094. Natural England, York.
http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/5419124441481216
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With the 2021 census just completed, lets look at how Holsworthy appeared in previous censuses. The FreeCEN website gives free access to 1841, 1861 and 1891 censuses of Holsworthy. White's Devonshire Directory from 1850 can fill in some gaps. How would your life look to future historians, if they could only read a few lines every 10 years?
Three traces of past lives,
- Jane Meyrick, of independent means
- John Gimblett, Blacksmith
- George Downe, Saddler
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We work from home
We lived on Lundy for over ten years without owning a car. When we went on holiday we used public transport - the highlight being a three week holiday in Italy. We took the Eurostar to Paris, a sleeper train from Paris to Munich, and then through the Brenner Pass to Verona. We travelled Italy by train staying in Verona, Assisi, Orvieto and Florence.
Since returning to mainland Devon, we are trying to live without a car. We chose to live in Chulmleigh because of the local shops and its public transport links. We buy most of our food from Chulmleigh Bakery, the Old Dairy and the Central in Chulmleigh and get our veg and organic milk delivered by Local Farm Box. There are hourly buses to Exeter and we are close to Eggesford Railway Station for services to Barnstaple or Exeter and beyond.
Working from home gives us more time together as a family. It gives us the flexibility to plan our weeks around the seasons, to grow some food in our garden, to go for walks when the weather is good. These things make us happier and more productive in our work.
On my 52nd birthday, my step-daughter challenged me to learn to ride a bicycle..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtb4eWx-j4I
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With the 2021 census just completed, lets look at how Northam and Appledore appeared in previous censuses. The FreeCEN website gives free access to 1841, 1851, 1861 and 1891 censuses of Northam and Appledore. White's Devonshire Directory from 1850 can fill in some gaps. How would your life look to future historians, if they could only read a few lines every 10 years?
Three traces of past lives,
- William Clibbett, Shipbuilder
- Grace Hamlyn, Baker
- William Keats, Admiral RN
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With the 2021 census just completed, lets look at how Great Torrington appeared in previous censuses. The FreeCEN website gives free access to 1841, 1861 and 1891 censuses of Great Torrington. White's Devonshire Directory from 1850 can fill in some gaps. How would your life look to future historians, if they could only read a few lines every 10 years?
Three traces of past lives,
- William Brown, Inn Keeper
- Alfred Robert Hole, Magistrate
- Mary Ann Doe, Draper
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The electric off-road racing series Extreme E starts this weekend. Each race highlights one of the major problems caused by climate change. The first race focuses on deserts and the effects that desertification is having on the world.
Soil loss is not only a problem in arid environments. Deserts covered Devon between 300 and 200 million years ago when Britain was near the Tropics. The remains of the these deserts are visible in the red soils of Exeter, Mid Devon, and Teignbridge. These soils are the most productive in Devon, but also among the most sensitive to soil erosion.
The Maize Growers Association, based in Shobrooke near Crediton, is one of many organisations looking at how best farming practice can reduce soil loss reduce carbon emissions.
Maize was one of the first crops that First Nation peoples introduced to the Plymouth Colony settlers. The local Abenaki Tribes still practice the Three Sisters method of companion planting Maize, Beans and Squash. The maize provides a structure for the beans to climb, eliminating the need for poles. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil that the other plants use, and the squash spreads along the ground, blocking the sunlight, helping prevent the establishment of weeds. The squash leaves also act as a "living mulch", creating a microclimate to retain moisture in the soil, and the prickly hairs of the vine deter pests. Corn, beans, and squash contain complex carbohydrates, essential fatty acids and all nine essential amino acids.
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With the 2021 census just completed, lets look at how Bideford appeared in previous censuses. The FreeCEN website gives free access to 1841, 1851, 1861 and 1891 censuses of Bideford. White's Devonshire Directory from 1850 can fill in some gaps. How would your life look to future historians, if they could only read a few lines every 10 years?
Three traces of past lives,
- WIlliam Skewes, Culm Mining Agent
- Charlotte Prouse, Milliner
- Thomas Johns, Culm Miner
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With the 2021 census just completed, lets look at how Hatherleigh appeared in previous censuses. The FreeCEN website gives free access to 1841, 1851, 1861 and 1891 censuses of Hatherleigh. White's Devonshire Directory from 1850 can fill in some gaps. How would your life look to future historians, if they could only read a few lines every 10 years?
Three traces of past lives,
- John Phillips, Schoolmaster
- Mary Risdon, Farmer
- John Harwood, Tailor
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As the date of the 2021 census approaches, lets look at how North Tawton appeared in previous censuses. The FreeCEN website gives free access to 1841, 1851, 1861 and 1891 censuses of North Tawton. White's Devonshire Directory from 1850 can fill in some gaps. How would your life look to future historians, if they could only read a few lines every 10 years?
Three traces of past lives,
- Robert Letheren, Farmer.
- Richard Gill, Carpenter.
- Mary Wilkey, Grocer.
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