It is so easy to just look at trees and dismiss them. They are so common – But just stop for a moment and look closely. Apart from the habitat they provide for other living creatures, the wood itself can be colourful and attractive.
I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.
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You’re right Pete, trees are under appreciated by many. Never mind their natural beauty, they have so many historical stories attached to them as well https://diggingfordirt.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/a-second-spring/