Research into Native British plants/weeds
I begin my research by looking into plants that are native to Britain, it is important to me to use plants within my piece that have a connection to the land of where the exhibition will be held to consolidate a sense of authenticity of there homeland, as well as to celebrate there natural forms. I will be researching the coronations and symbolism of the plants I select for my work after I have collected them.
There are two types of ancient woodland
Ancient Semi-Natural Woods are woods that have developed naturally. They may have existed since woodland first colonised the British Isles after the last glaciation, but in many cases they have grown up on land that was previously cleared, but many hundreds of years ago. Most ancient woods are not untouched by man – they may have been managed for timber and other products over centuries – but they have always had woodland cover.
Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites are ancient woods that were felled and planted with non-native trees, often conifers. Large areas of ancient woodland were replanted during the last century as part of the drive for the UK to become self-sufficient in timber after the world wars. The effects of felling, drainage and replanting, along with dense shade cast by closely planted conifers, threatens the survival of the fragile ancient woodland ecosystem. Careful, sensitive restoration can see the return of native species and the recovery of ancient woodland wildlife.
Woods planted or growing up today will not become ancient woods as we know them in 400 years’ time because the soils on which they have developed have been modified by modern agriculture or industry, and the fragmentation of natural habitats in today’s landscape hampers species' natural movements and interactions. Many species characteristic of ancient woodland are slow to disperse and do not colonise new areas easily.
Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites are ancient woods that were felled and planted with non-native trees, often conifers. Large areas of ancient woodland were replanted during the last century as part of the drive for the UK to become self-sufficient in timber after the world wars. The effects of felling, drainage and replanting, along with dense shade cast by closely planted conifers, threatens the survival of the fragile ancient woodland ecosystem. Careful, sensitive restoration can see the return of native species and the recovery of ancient woodland wildlife.
Woods planted or growing up today will not become ancient woods as we know them in 400 years’ time because the soils on which they have developed have been modified by modern agriculture or industry, and the fragmentation of natural habitats in today’s landscape hampers species' natural movements and interactions. Many species characteristic of ancient woodland are slow to disperse and do not colonise new areas easily.
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