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A woodland 'habitat' comprises everything from the climate
and the soil to the plants, insects and animals that live
together in a community.
Woodlands are full of life, day and night all year round.
All the species that live here depend on each other. For example,
a caterpillar feeding on a plant might be eaten by a bird
such as a Blue Tit, which in turn may be eaten by a Sparrowhawk.
Woodlands are called the ‘climax vegetation’ because,
in Britain, if left alone, most land would eventually become
woodland. They are self-renewing and can be managed sustainably
for a supply of timber and food.
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Just one tree can provide a home for fungi, lichen,
moss, insects, birds and bats amongst many other things!
However, many trees of different ages and species are
needed to create a healthy woodland habitat where thousands
of species can live.
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Fungal Attack_Many types of fungi are found in woodlands,
especially on dead wood. Over 70 species of fungi have
been found on our Loggery already!
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Meet the molluscs_Molluscs are
common in the Cottage Grounds. Among them is a carnivorous
slug called Testacella scutulum and a very rare
snail called Lacinaria biplicata.
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