Happy Earth Day!Let&rsquo;s celebrate with a silent but profound transformation happening in the heart of our three ancient woodlands for the past 12 months, captured through the Fixed Point Photography (FPP) project.&nbsp;The FPP project has been our way of capturing the amazing visual journey of soil recovery and ground flora change within the fenced conservation areas established in 2023. Find out more about FPP <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://haringeyancientwoodland.commonplace.is/en-GB/news/monitoring-and-fixed-point-photography:-summer-2023">here</a> and the fenced conservation areas <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://haringeyancientwoodland.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/conservation-areas-in-the-woodland/step1">here</a>.We owe a huge thank you to our dedicated Friends groups who are in charge of this project and took in total 40 photos at 10 fixed points in Bluebell Wood, Coldfall Wood, and Queen&#39;s Wood from June 2023 to March 2024. &nbsp;Today, let&#39;s take a look through the changes in Coldfall Woods!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1713786680/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/psmj14dznyc3ryqauahn.png" style="width: 553px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="">What used to be heavily compacted soil is now recovering with more organic matter, nurturing the earth and providing a home for new growth. And speaking of growth, you can see the slow but steady greening of the banks.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1713786997/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/htokv9fgvaewyha0jw8t.png" style="width: 562px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1713787033/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/xetcb5akfyq2tgbnzo9h.png" style="width: 559px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1713787213/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/ebqglqpaylxksnk4wko6.jpg" style="width: 557px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original=""> These photos aren&#39;t just snapshots &ndash; they&#39;re reminders of what&#39;s possible when we work together to protect the places we love. So let&#39;s keep up the good work, because with every conservation effort, we&#39;re giving nature the chance to bounce back!Friends of Coldfall Woods are looking for new members to join! Get in touch: <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://coldfallwoods.co.uk/contact/" id="isPasted">coldfallwoods.co.uk</a>

Witnessing Soil Recovery: One Year of Fixed Point Photograph 

*London, 16th February 2024* - On this crisp winter morning, TCV staff and Haringey's Nature Conservation Officer dedicated their time to lay hollies and hornbeam in Witches Coven, Queen’s Wood, contributing to the conservation and management of this cherished urban ancient woodland.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1708535830/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/n8ejgn2yhtm5rzyvdc8n.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Before laying the hollyHedgelaying is an age-old technique that involves partially cutting and bending trees, and adding stakes to create a living hedge. The planning of the hedgelaying brought together the expertise of TCV staff, Russel Miller, Nature Conservation Officer, Friends of Queens Wood and Woodland Trust.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1708535894/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/ikokt5fwzwzryihd7twb.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Partially cutting the hollyAt Queens Wood, the focus was on laying hollies and hornbeam around the edge of Witches Coven. This method not only&nbsp;provides&nbsp;a natural boundary to encourage ground flora to thrive and&nbsp;ensures&nbsp;sufficient space for people to enjoy the area, but also&nbsp;stimulates the growth and&nbsp;vigour&nbsp;of the hedging trees.&nbsp;The enhanced hedge structure will provide habitat, shelter, and food sources for a variety of wildlife, contributing to the overall biodiversity of this urban woodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1708535920/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/han8qtqfyaj4uevrnkto.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Bending the hollyThe laid hedge also serves as an educational platform, with signage on hedgelaying placed around the hedge for visitors to the Witches Coven. It is crucial for everyone to respect the newly laid trees as they are still fragile and settling in.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1708535950/projects/64415d8037ebefbdcd3214b7/ud3ut37jbblqiax11tyr.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">After laying the holly

Queens Wood Hedgelaying Enhances Biodiversity and Community Engagement

Season&#39;s Greetings As we approach the festive season, the Ancient Woodland Project team wishes you a tree-mendous holiday and a happy New Year! Discover Moss Marvels Did you know that London is one of the greenest cities in Europe and boasts over 30 ancient woodland remnants? Despite the winter chill, the vibrant green of mosses continues to grace our three ancient woodlands. Emeritus Professor Jeff Duckett, a London bryophyte expert, has identified the fascinating moss species thriving in the heart of almost every one of our ancient woodlands. Several of these contain over 50 moss species and 10 liverworts! Many of them have returned to London since the Clean Air Acts of 1956 and 1968. Here are some common mosses you can spot in our woods: Mnium hornum (Swan’s-neck Thyme-moss) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702570513/projects/haringeyancientwoodland/05657f01-3e9e-4266-9974-a906bb556541.jpg" /> Cryphaea heteromalla (Lateral Cryphaea) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702570770/projects/haringeyancientwoodland/d2a0e2a0-b7ac-4f92-8595-181858503445.jpg" /> Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-leaved Plait-moss) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702570828/projects/haringeyancientwoodland/a6189c64-550a-4dcc-8acd-f9459156af6f.jpg" /> Grimmia pulvinata (Hedgehog Moss) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702570959/projects/haringeyancientwoodland/60403cb5-eb73-4226-a514-b0f29a3e6a0c.jpg" /> Fissidens taxifolius (Common Pocket-moss) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702571236/projects/haringeyancientwoodland/9eb9a700-a8a3-4769-8c66-22d3af6a847c.jpg" /> Calliergonella cuspidata (Pointed Spear-moss) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702571069/projects/haringeyancientwoodland/b2c7d962-da92-4b0d-b7d3-f4794a4f0219.jpg" /> Brachythecium rutabulum (Rough-stalked Feather-moss) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1702571159/projects/haringeyancientwoodland/65d524f0-5f37-46b8-8263-740eaf10c0b2.jpg" />

Festive Wishes: Mosses in Ancient Woodlands

Haringey Council has commenced ambitious plans to restore three ancient woodlands within the borough: Bluebell Wood, Coldfall Wood, and Queen’s Wood.

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