Arboriculture http://arb.fotopic.net/ 56 rows en-gb 60 It is now. http://arb.fotopic.net/c1540347.html And then there were four (and Cas). A final trek up High Force before everyone went their own way. Wednesday 2 July 2008: And then there were four (and Cas). A final trek up High Force before everyone went their own way.

Jack and Dougie take the scenic route to Bowlees Jack and Dougie take the scenic route to Bowlees Outside the Bowlees Visitor Centre Outside the Bowlees Visitor Centre On the Wynch Bridge Trial and Error with the remote control James gets artistic on the Wynch Bridge Low Force Group photo at Low Force Group photo at Low Force Men and Sheep The communal rucksack Cas taking a swim One man and his (wet) dog Juniper Group photo above High Force Jack and James and a big waterfall Dave reluctantly gives in to the midges and puts on some insect repellent. James Bailey James and the Waterfall Jack On the rocks above High Force Examining some funny looking grass Cas

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]]> Wed Jul 2 2008 They think it's all over ... http://arb.fotopic.net/c1535418.html Arb awards and the New Inn Friday 27 June 2008: Arb awards and the New Inn

Andy presents Joe with a bottle of whisky Andy presents Joe with a bottle of whisky The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn The New Inn

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]]> Fri Jun 27 2008 Estate Skills http://arb.fotopic.net/c1502565.html Hi jinks and Jolly Japes as ND2 Arb play with an assortment of hammers, spades, bits of timber and sharp pointy things. Wednesday 30 April 2008: Hi jinks and Jolly Japes as ND2 Arb play with an assortment of hammers, spades, bits of timber and sharp pointy things.

James with an earth inverting agricultural implement Jack unravells the string Jack minces across the field Minister of Funny Walks Chris goes searching for a wheelbarrow for James Andy gets digging while Dave adjusts Jack's coat There's no Spirit in the level Andy Stand Well Back Dave lines up his swing while Ben strikes his campest pose A gloveless Andy waits helpless while Dave swings his Hammer Chris abandons tact and thrusts something useful in front of Andy's face Dave gets swinging Andy is not sure about Dave's aim Nice shot. Dave swings and Jack looks on, striking a manly pose. Dave whacks the hammer down on Jack's crotch (at least that's what it looks like) Dave keeps swinging while Jack looks on (very camp) There goes Jack's nuts again James doing weird things with gloves Andy takes a wise step backwards The risk of Andy setting fire to the sheep was too great and he was banished from smoking in the field. He's probably got some French blood in him ... As Jack remembers what Chris said about his last assignment, James moves in to get a better view. Chris sees his life flash before him Dave and James discuss Chris's chances of survival Wired for sound James has a go with the big hammer That's Great High Wood in the background James, Hammer, Chris, Fence Contact James swings James whacks while life goes on around him James, hammer, Chris, Bits of wood, you get the picture Jacks watches, James swings James poised, ready to strike James wields the spirit level Andy prepares himself for some action He raises the hammer Think ... Prepare Approach Engage There's some rather one-sided male bonding going on here. Ben lifts Dave in the air Tongues will wag James, Andy, some sheep, and a mallet James and Andy a mallet and a lump of wood James and Andy have and audience Everyone's a critic Jack and James and some Edinburgh Rock Jack and James and some Edinburgh Rock

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]]> Wed Apr 30 2008 Flass Vale http://arb.fotopic.net/c1476556.html Thinning sycamores in <A HREF="http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/pws/Durham+Wildlife+Sites+-+Flass+Vale">Flass Vale</A> local nature reserve. These ladybirds look like Orange Ladybirds from the pictures at <A HREF="http://www.harlequin-survey.org/recognition_and_distinction.htm">The Harlequin Ladybird Survey</A> website. This cluster was found on a very young beech tree. Come to think about it - they look a bit like the ladybird I <A HREF="http://houghall.fotopic.net/p40026791.html">found</A> at Gibside on the felted beech scale. Monday 17 March 2008: Thinning sycamores in <A HREF="http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/pws/Durham+Wildlife+Sites+-+Flass+Vale">Flass Vale</A> local nature reserve. These ladybirds look like Orange Ladybirds from the pictures at <A HREF="http://www.harlequin-survey.org/recognition_and_distinction.htm">The Harlequin Ladybird Survey</A> website. This cluster was found on a very young beech tree. Come to think about it - they look a bit like the ladybird I <A HREF="http://houghall.fotopic.net/p40026791.html">found</A> at Gibside on the felted beech scale.

Orange Ladybirds Orange Ladybirds

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]]> Mon Mar 17 2008 Pruning Methods http://arb.fotopic.net/c1465185.html Pruning Methods Sunday 9 December 2007: Pruning Methods

Platanus x hispanica in London - Crown Reductions Coppice Corylus avellana - Kew Gardens Coppiced Corylus avellana - Kew Gardens Betula pendula - before Crown Lift Unbrashed trees on edge of Hedleyhope Fell shelter belt James Leslie felling a tree that was brashed in preparation Platanus x hispanica in London - Crown Reductions Platanus x hispanica in London - Crown Reductions Biomass coppice Betula pendula after crown lift Straggly Prunus that might benefit from crown reduction Sorbus Aria (Thanks Tim!) with large sail area - Crown Reduction a possibility Crataegus x lavallei that may benefit from crown lift, but probably wouldn't Crossing limbs in Fagus sylvatica Topped or Pollarded?

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]]> Sun Dec 9 2007 The Nest Roundabout http://arb.fotopic.net/c1462050.html Roadside tree planting at the Nest Roundabout on the A72 between Galashiels and Innerleithen. Sunday 17 February 2008: Roadside tree planting at the Nest Roundabout on the A72 between Galashiels and Innerleithen.

Approaching the roundabout from the east The Nest roundabout The Nest Roundabout - looking North View of tree planting in road cutting Good staking on Field Maple

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]]> Sun Feb 17 2008 Prunus species at Houghall College http://arb.fotopic.net/c1454033.html There are Prunus Kanzan, P. 'Tai Haku', P. avium 'Plena', P. 'Kiku-Zakura', and perhaps some others. Tuesday 17 April 2007: There are Prunus Kanzan, P. 'Tai Haku', P. avium 'Plena', P. 'Kiku-Zakura', and perhaps some others.

Prunus 'Kanzan' - in bloom Prunus 'Kanzan' - in bloom Prunus 'Kanzan' - in bloom Prunus 'Kanzan' - in bloom A grassy bit around the bottom of a tree - well? Prunus 'Kanzan' - The Dark Prince is NOT in residence Prunus 'Kanzan' View east to Colonnade with Prunus sargentii to the left View east to Colonnade with Prunus sargentii to the left Prunus 'Tai-Haku' Water shoots on Prunus 'Tai Haku' Prunus 'Tai Haku' - surface roots next to building and drain Prunus serrula A crack, or possibly a split, in a Prunus sargentii Looking west towards Prunus avium 'Plena' - probably Prunus avium 'Plena' Bleeding something or other on Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus avium 'Plena' - surface roots Bark damage on Prunus avium 'Plena' Dave Smith's Feet. Prunus 'Kanzan' Nice callus development on Prunus 'Okame' Yeah - more trees Prunus -ZakuraKiku A tree Prunus 'Amanogawa' Prunus 'Amanogawa' Prunus 'Amanogawa' Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus avium 'Plena' - with wetwood Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus avium 'Plena' - damaged surface roots Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus avium 'Plena' Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii - limb on colonnade Prunus sargentii - limb on colonnade Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii Prunus sargentii

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]]> Tue Apr 17 2007 Roadside Trees - A66 http://arb.fotopic.net/c1452604.html Roadside tree planting on stretches of the A66 Trans-Pennine route. These are taken at a few spots just a few miles west of Scotch Corner Saturday 2 February 2008: Roadside tree planting on stretches of the A66 Trans-Pennine route. These are taken at a few spots just a few miles west of Scotch Corner

Windblown mature trees on north side of A66 Tree planting on A66 Tree planting on A66 Tree planting on A66 Tree planting on A66 Struggling windswept ash Road junction tree planting on A66 Tree planting on A66 A66 - Ilex aquifolium - Holly Holly interspersed with hedgerow planting - Tree planting on A66 Fraxinus excelsior - Three Ash trees

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]]> Sat Feb 2 2008 Hamsterley Forest http://arb.fotopic.net/c1442496.html Tree planting work at <A HREF="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/hamsterleyforest">Hamsterley Forest</A> Wednesday 16 January 2008: Tree planting work at <A HREF="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/hamsterleyforest">Hamsterley Forest</A>

Dave Smith and Andy Dalziel Dave Smith and Andy Dalziel Dave Andy and Jack show off the finished work Saviour of the Universe! Man and Tab at Work Andy Dalziel Dave Smith The planting area Andy Dalziel

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]]> Wed Jan 16 2008 Bill Quay Community Farm http://arb.fotopic.net/c1423252.html We returned to <A HREF="http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/countryside/Bill%20Quay%20Farm.aspx">Bill Quay Community Farm</A> to plant a hedgerow of Hawthorn, Field Maple, Hornbeam and Holly. Wednesday 12 December 2007: We returned to <A HREF="http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/countryside/Bill%20Quay%20Farm.aspx">Bill Quay Community Farm</A> to plant a hedgerow of Hawthorn, Field Maple, Hornbeam and Holly.

Panorama - job done Panorama Panorama Unrolling the mytex Unrolling the mytex Andy takes charge! Suddenly Bashful Ben minces in with some holly Aimee bringing along some holly Mytexed Chris Andy and James in a huddle Guelder Rose being left in place Preparing and Planting Struggling with Rubbly Earth Struggling with Rubbly Earth Struggling with Rubbly Earth Dougie deciding the Handwarmer HAS TO DIE Dougie deciding the Handwarmer HAS TO DIE It is a DEAD handwarmer Ben examines the (dead) handwarmer Andy slicing some gaps into the Mytex Andy slicing some gaps into the Mytex Ben doing his Frankie Howerd impersonation Ben Does Camp Things begin to take shape It begins to look good Andy firming in the plants James hard at work holding the wheelbarrow, while Chris does the easy bit James struggles with the effort while Chris looks on James is not impressed as Chris tells him exactly what he thinks of his jacket Looking Good Looking Good Jobs A Good'Un Jobs A Good'Un Sleeping like A Baby after a hard day

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]]> Wed Dec 12 2007 Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park http://arb.fotopic.net/c1417086.html Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park is part of the Tees Forest. Friday 30 November 2007: Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park is part of the Tees Forest.

Urban Skyline Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station Industrial Skyline Landfill Skyline Transporter Bridge and Pylons Pylons and the Transporter Bridge Industrial Skyline Hawthorn Footpath

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]]> Fri Nov 30 2007 Durham Cathedral Wood http://arb.fotopic.net/c1404786.html As part of Urban Forestry and Community Woodland modules we had to walk around the woodland near the cathedral and river and look at its management. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. Thursday 8 November 2007: As part of Urban Forestry and Community Woodland modules we had to walk around the woodland near the cathedral and river and look at its management. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.

Andy D watching the boats go by Andy D watching the boats go by Prebends Bridge Prebends Bridge Fungi Russula spp. Russula spp. Pleurotus ostreatus - Oyster Fungus Pleurotus ostreatus - Oyster Fungus Pleurotus ostreatus - Oyster Fungus River View Riverside Footpath - Cathedral Side Autumn Colour ND2 Arb ND2 Arb ND2 Arb ND2 Arb

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]]> Thu Nov 8 2007 Walters Wood http://arb.fotopic.net/c1404596.html Community Woodland: <A HREF="http://www.wt-woods.org.uk/WaltersWood">Walters Wood</A> is a <A HREF="http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk">Woodland Trust</A> wood near Ouston, County Durham Thursday 8 November 2007: Community Woodland: <A HREF="http://www.wt-woods.org.uk/WaltersWood">Walters Wood</A> is a <A HREF="http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk">Woodland Trust</A> wood near Ouston, County Durham

Somewhere over the Rainbow Rainbow Path through older compartment of wood Jack investigates a cavity Woodland Path Woodland Path Woodland Path Dave, Jack, Andy and James Dave, Jack, Andy and James Dave, Jack, Andy and James Aimee, Ben and Joe An entry point to wood Andy and James Woodland Path Jack, Dave, Joe and James Autumn Colour Jack and Dave

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]]> Thu Nov 8 2007 Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree http://arb.fotopic.net/c1403585.html British Native trees and shrubs are my usual trees of choice and most of my garden is managed for wildlife. But since starting the arb course one non-native has grabbed my imagination; <I>Cercidiphyllum japonicum</I>, The Katsura tree. I bought this one from <A HREF="http://www.trees-online.co.uk/katsura-tree-cercidiphyllum-japonicum-height-1215m-litre-container-p-761.html">Trees Online</A>. This is a good shopping site for trees but you have to endure their cretinous newsletters for ever after. Friday 2 November 2007: British Native trees and shrubs are my usual trees of choice and most of my garden is managed for wildlife. But since starting the arb course one non-native has grabbed my imagination; <I>Cercidiphyllum japonicum</I>, The Katsura tree. I bought this one from <A HREF="http://www.trees-online.co.uk/katsura-tree-cercidiphyllum-japonicum-height-1215m-litre-container-p-761.html">Trees Online</A>. This is a good shopping site for trees but you have to endure their cretinous newsletters for ever after.

Still in the bubble wrap Still in the bubble wrap Unwrapping Unwrapped The Label The Planting Location The planting spot Preparing a planting hole Dwarfed by its neighbours Dwarfed by its neighbours Dwarfed by its neighbours Using short bamboo canes for stakes Some old earth wire to attach to the stakes

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]]> Fri Nov 2 2007 Hazardous Tree Survey in Sunderland http://arb.fotopic.net/c1399192.html Surveying mature <I>Acer pseudoplatanus, Sorbus intermedia, Ulmus glabra</I> and <I>Fraxinus excelsior</I> in a suburban Sunderland street. Tuesday 30 October 2007: Surveying mature <I>Acer pseudoplatanus, Sorbus intermedia, Ulmus glabra</I> and <I>Fraxinus excelsior</I> in a suburban Sunderland street.

Southerly view down street. Ash Tree - U Crotch - Tag 1 Dead Wood in cavity on Ash Tree - Tag 1 Fungi at base of ash Tea Break Tea Break Split base on Ash Probable mechanical damage to ash Slightly blackened base of sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus Fungi at base of dead elm Brooding galleries of Scolytus beetle on dead elm Brooding galleries of Scolytus beetle on dead elm Fungi at base of dead elm Fungi at base of dead elm Standing Dead Elm Pholiota squarrosa at base of Sorbus intermedia Pholiota squarrosa at base of Sorbus intermedia Pholiota squarrosa at base of Sorbus intermedia Pulvinaria regalis Examing elm stump Metal bands included in ash bark - possibly an old sign Metal bands included in ash bark - possibly an old sign Dave, Dougie, Aimee, Chris and a Resistograph F400 Put the Gun Down The Resistograph F400 being used on an Ash tree A man could doze of with this thing Output from the Resistograph F400 Output from the Resistograph F400 Pholiota forest at base of Sorbus intermedia, cleared to allow access by Resistograph A shady lookin' Geezer The Resistograph F400 Pholiota squarrosa Andy takes an interest in an old tree stump Jack gets ready with the resistograph Andy brings out the important stuff And biscuits too - chocolate and hazelnut - Jack and Chris are TOO slow Knives and Biscuits Jack and Andy examine resistograph results Jack and Andy examine resistograph results Jack and the resistograph Andy returns the tea tray (great trolley service around here) Preparing to examine sycamore Preparing to examine sycamore Me looking at resistograph Me and the Resistograph on the sycamore Chris Aimee and Andy reflect on a cavity in the base of a sycamore Dave and Jack Dave prepares to have a go with resistograph Dave unaware of what goes on behind (or underneath) him

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]]> Tue Oct 30 2007 A walnut tree in Newcastle upon Tyne http://arb.fotopic.net/c1397737.html Sitting in <A HREF="http://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/">Blackfriars</A> I noticed through the (<A HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/playschool/arched.shtml">arched</A>) window, people scuffling around under a leafy tree. At first I thought they were collecting conkers. Couldn't identify it at a distance, but had to investigate. Turns out to be a walnut. Genus <I>Juglans</I> but don't know the species. Saturday 27 October 2007: Sitting in <A HREF="http://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/">Blackfriars</A> I noticed through the (<A HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/playschool/arched.shtml">arched</A>) window, people scuffling around under a leafy tree. At first I thought they were collecting conkers. Couldn't identify it at a distance, but had to investigate. Turns out to be a walnut. Genus <I>Juglans</I> but don't know the species.

Leaf of a walnut Bark Bark Leaf of a walnut Pinnate leaf Leaf of a walnut

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]]> Sat Oct 27 2007 Howick Hall Gardens http://arb.fotopic.net/c1395679.html A great <A HREF="http://www.howickhallgardens.org.uk/arboretum.asp">arboretum</A>. Third visit now and it gets better every time. Tuesday 23 October 2007: A great <A HREF="http://www.howickhallgardens.org.uk/arboretum.asp">arboretum</A>. Third visit now and it gets better every time.

Horse Chestnut leaves - green and brown Horse Chestnut leaves - green and brown Autumnal view near the churchyard Autumnal view near the churchyard

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]]> Tue Oct 23 2007 Bill Quay Community Farm http://arb.fotopic.net/c1390908.html A hedgerow planting project for the <A HREF="http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/countryside/Bill%20Quay%20Farm.aspx">Bill Quay Community Farm</A> Wednesday 17 October 2007: A hedgerow planting project for the <A HREF="http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/countryside/Bill%20Quay%20Farm.aspx">Bill Quay Community Farm</A>

Andy - arriving for work Jack arriving for work The Plan of the Bill Quay community farm James Looking east along the Tyne Cute Beasties Jack and Trepidation Jack takes the bull by the horns Andy scanning the horizon Chris and Dave Jack untangling the pH meter The planting site for the new hedgerow The planting site for the new hedgerow The planting site for the new hedgerow Rosa canina - Dog Rose Taking the soil sample First, dig your hole Don't Let Jack near the spade! James and Andy Andy and Dave James Jack doing pH test Chris Sheehan - Fashion God Jack wonders how many Elder berries he can catch in his mouth Jack wonders how many Elder berries he can catch in his mouth Jack wonders how many Elder berries he can catch in his mouth Jack wonders how many Elder berries he can catch in his mouth Jack wonders how many Elder berries he can catch in his mouth Flying Pigs Flying Pigs Heading back to the minibus - the scenic route Big huge enormous cable drums on north of Tyne

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]]> Wed Oct 17 2007 The Daily Commute http://arb.fotopic.net/c1390795.html I've had a few pretty grotty commutes in my career and seen enough of the M25 and Thelwall Viaduct to last me a lifetime. My current commute isn't too bad. Wednesday 17 October 2007: I've had a few pretty grotty commutes in my career and seen enough of the M25 and Thelwall Viaduct to last me a lifetime. My current commute isn't too bad.

Durham Cathedral from the road footbridge The Bandstand - the River Wear - a boathouse The River Wear and bandstand Durham Cathedral and the River Wear - from the east Durham Cathedral and the River Wear - from the east The riverside path The riverside path Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam Autumn colours along the River Wear Durham Amateur Rowing Club Work on the new bridge over Old Durham Beck Old Durham Gardens Busier than usual this morning Old Durham Gardens This is about as close as it gets to a traffic jam Approaching the footbridge over Old Durham Beck Looking through the old railway line to Old Durham Gardens River Wear suspension Footbridge River Wear suspension Footbridge River Wear suspension Footbridge An early morning cormorant - taken from the suspension bridge near the Graham Sports Centre

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]]> Wed Oct 17 2007 Hedleyhope Fell http://arb.fotopic.net/c1389585.html Thinning out conifers on <A HREF="http://www.towlaw.org.uk/hedleyhope-herald.htm">Hedleyhope Fell</A>, part of the <A HREF="http://www.durhamwt.co.uk/">Durham Wildlife Trust</A> Monday 15 October 2007: Thinning out conifers on <A HREF="http://www.towlaw.org.uk/hedleyhope-herald.htm">Hedleyhope Fell</A>, part of the <A HREF="http://www.durhamwt.co.uk/">Durham Wildlife Trust</A>

View from the site It's just as well there's no audio as all that grunting can be alarming Someone's grunting at the tree Time for a breather James has another go at shoving his tree over James and Jack and their Air Guitars What is Wrong with this picture? Happiness is a cigar called Jack Take a break Take a break Take a break Take a break Take a break Dave stands back and admires his guitar Artists At Work Artists At Work The one on the left is a guitar, so what the hell is that on the right? How To Circumcise - A demonstration by Andy Dalziel There's a Knob Gag in there somewhere ...

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]]> Mon Oct 15 2007 Great North Run - 30 Sep 2007 http://arb.fotopic.net/c1386165.html I ran the Great North Run in aid of the British Heart Foundation, raising £200 in sponsorship. A big chunk of this was donated by classmates and teachers in the Arb department at Houghall College. Thank you all, you know who you are! Sunday 30 September 2007: I ran the Great North Run in aid of the British Heart Foundation, raising _200 in sponsorship. A big chunk of this was donated by classmates and teachers in the Arb department at Houghall College. Thank you all, you know who you are!

Certificate and the famous Tyne Bridge Red Arrows view Certificate and the famous Tyne Bridge Red Arrows view Red Arrows over Tyne Bridge Approaching the finish The Red Arrows at South Shields The Red Arrows at South Shields Me, just finished. Knackered but happy Last 100m

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]]> Sun Sep 30 2007 Chopwell Wood http://arb.fotopic.net/c1378649.html Chopwell Wood Thursday 27 September 2007: Chopwell Wood

Jack and Ben James Jack Dave Andy James Jack Dave Andy Andy and James Jack and sculpture Jack's Den James and Jack James and Jack

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]]> Thu Sep 27 2007 Flowers at Gibside http://arb.fotopic.net/c1351540.html Wild Flowers at Gibside Sunday 1 July 2007: Wild Flowers at Gibside

Stellaria holostea - Greater Stichwort - Caryophyllaceae Potentilla erecta - Tormentil - Rosaceae Carduus crispus - Welted Thistle - Asteraceae Stachys sylvatica - Hedge Woundwort - Lamiaceae Campanula rotundifolia - Harebell - Campanulaceae Ajuga reptans - Bugle - Lamiaceae Cirsium vulgare - Spear Thistle - Asteraceae Campanula rotundifolia - Harebell - Campanulaceae Campanula rotundifolia - Harebell - Campanulaceae Campanula rotundifolia - Harebell - Campanulaceae Sanguisorba officinalis - Great Burnet - Rosaceae Achillea millefolium - Yarrow - Asteraceae Achillea millefolium - Yarrow - Asteraceae Succisa pratensis - Devil's-Bit Scabious - Dipsacaceae Succisa pratensis - Devil's-Bit Scabious - Dipsacaceae Lysimachia nummularia - Creeping Jenny - Primulaceae Lysimachia nummularia - Creeping Jenny - Primulaceae Lysimachia nummularia - Creeping Jenny - Primulaceae Lonicera periclymenum - Lonicera - Caprifoliaceae Stachys officinalis - Betony - Lamiaceae Achillea ptarmica - Sneezewort - Asteraceae Achillea ptarmica - Sneezewort - Asteraceae Achillea ptarmica - Sneezewort - Asteraceae Stellaria graminea - Lesser Stitchwort - Caryophyllaceae Quercus cerris and Succisa pratensis Sanguisorba officinalis - Great Burnet - Rosaceae Ulex europaeus - Gorse Ulex europaeus - Gorse

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]]> Sun Jul 1 2007 Gibside http://arb.fotopic.net/c1343898.html Various images - no general category Wednesday 8 August 2007: Various images - no general category

Betula pendula - Silver Birch - Warty glands Betula pendula - Silver Birch - Warty glands Betula pendula - Silver Birch - Warty glands Betula pendula - Silver Birch - Cordate Leaf Base Betula pendula - Silver Birch

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]]> Wed Aug 8 2007 Conifers http://arb.fotopic.net/c1343867.html Conifers in final ident of the year. All from Houghall Arboretum. Thursday 21 June 2007: Conifers in final ident of the year. All from Houghall Arboretum.

Abies koreana - Korean Fir Abies koreana - Korean Fir Abies koreana - Korean Fir Pinus sabiniana - Digger Pine Pinus sabiniana - Digger Pine Pinus sabiniana - Digger Pine Pinus sabiniana - Digger Pine Pinus sabiniana - Digger Pine Pinus ponderosa - Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa - Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa - Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa - Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa - Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa - Ponderosa Pine Abies densa - Chinese Fir Abies densa - Chinese Fir Abies densa - Chinese Fir Abies densa - Chinese Fir Abies densa - Chinese Fir Abies densa - Chinese Fir Abie firma - Momi Fir Abie firma - Momi Fir Abie firma - Momi Fir Abie firma - Momi Fir Abie firma - Momi Fir Abie firma - Momi Fir Abie firma - Momi Fir Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine Pinus coulteri - Coulteri Pine Pinus coulteri - Coulteri Pine Pinus coulteri - Coulteri Pine Pinus coulteri - Coulteri Pine

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]]> Thu Jun 21 2007 Chopwell Festival http://arb.fotopic.net/c1326338.html Zip Line Out Saturday 14 July 2007: Zip Line Out

Dave Dave Dave Dave Dave Jack and Dave Jack Jack Jack Dave Dave Dougie Dave Smith is Spiderman Jack Jack Dave and Linda (Lynda?) Dave Jack Jack Chris Dougie Dougie Chris Chris Chris Chris and Dave The Line Out The Line Out The Line Out The Line Out The Line Out A photo gagging for a caption Joe and Chris - Safety Check Eyes Up! Crash Landing

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]]> Sat Jul 14 2007 Presentation and Pub http://arb.fotopic.net/c1315801.html Presentation and Pub Friday 29 June 2007: Presentation and Pub

Steve presents Chris with Endeavour award David Beaver receiving student of the year award Jack receiving award Aimee accepting the Dr Doolittle award on Ben's behalf James receiving award And a bottle of Laphroiag for Joe Chris and his Orange Motor Man with a Van Jack trying on new headgear Jack trying on new headgear

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]]> Fri Jun 29 2007 Climbing http://arb.fotopic.net/c1282355.html The sun came out, and the copper beeches were a nice place to be. Friday 18 May 2007: The sun came out, and the copper beeches were a nice place to be.

Jack Jack Jack Me going for my first limb walk Me going for my first limb walk Aimee hits a new PB Aimee and Andy Aimee and Andy Tea Break The Jack Scott Salute Me going for my first limb walk Me going for my first limb walk

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]]> Fri May 18 2007 Testing the Zip Line http://arb.fotopic.net/c1282087.html Setting up the Zip Line for the Open Day on sunday. Of course, it's going to need testing ... Friday 18 May 2007: Setting up the Zip Line for the Open Day on sunday. Of course, it's going to need testing ...

Jack Jack Jack Jack James James Dougie Dougie Andy Dalziel Andy Dalziel Andy Dalziel Steve and Andy sort out a harness Steve Mr Shipley looking almost Sheepish Joe Joe James Debbie is persuaded to have a go Debbie Steve preparing to bring down the line Chris looking for more work Jack Andy and Andy's Tongue Aimee not too happy on the zip line Dougie getting ready Dougie Dougie Dougie and Dodgy landing

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]]> Fri May 18 2007 Machines http://arb.fotopic.net/c1280945.html Winches, Strimmers, Saws, Planes, Trains, Automobiles ... Wednesday 16 May 2007: Winches, Strimmers, Saws, Planes, Trains, Automobiles ...

Jack and his big Stihl Photoshopped Jack Jack and Big Stihl Steve and the big Stihl Steve and the big Stihl Steve and the big Stihl James and the Big Saw James and Stihl Photoshopped James Andy photoshopped Andy and Stihly Jack starting the Big Mamma Jack starting the Big Mamma Jack starting the Big Mamma - photoshopped Jack and Big Stihl Jack and Big Stihl Jack and Big Stihl Jack and Big Stihl Steve and Aimee and a Saw that won't turn Steve and Aimee and a Saw that won't turn One knacked Saw

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]]> Wed May 16 2007 Tate Modern birch trees http://arb.fotopic.net/c1274618.html Planting of birch trees outside museum. Presumably <I>Betula utils</I> var. <I>jacquemontii</I> or similar. Saturday 14 April 2007: Planting of birch trees outside museum. Presumably <I>Betula utils</I> var. <I>jacquemontii</I> or similar.

Betula utilis in a row Betula utilis Betula utilis and watering tubes Birch trees with river

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]]> Sat Apr 14 2007 Climbing http://arb.fotopic.net/c1265655.html Climbing Friday 27 April 2007: Climbing

Aimee and Andy climbing a sycamore Aimee salutes the first branch Aimee begins descent Me climbing a sycamore Dougie in sycamore About to secure another anchor point under Andy's watchful eye Lining up next anchor Andy watching my progress Another attempt at next anchor James Dougie pausing in the sycamore Andy and Dougie James descending on two systems James doing something else entirely James and Steve Dave laid back, chilled out, resting, bored, who can tell? Dougie going for third anchor point in beech A view of James I'd rather not see again Jack Me in a beech - trying to remember my bowline Who lives in a chest like this? Best not to ask The climbing field The climbing field Dave looking thoughtful Be afraid, be very afraid ... Aimee in contemplative mood Dave attempts to leap the gate And fails Back for another try Jack jumping gate Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Second Attempt feet to spare Triumphant! James crossing gate in a more leisurely fashion He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy Andy and Paul Andy and Paul Andy and Paul Andy and Paul Aimee sets a new PB Jack

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]]> Fri Apr 27 2007 Spring Interest http://arb.fotopic.net/c1263844.html Spring Interest Tuesday 24 April 2007: Spring Interest

Berberis thunbergii 'Red Chief' Prunus 'Tai Haku' Prunus 'Tai Haku' Prunus 'Tai Haku' Malus x purpurea Malus x purpurea Malus x purpurea Malus x purpurea Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' Abies procera Abies procera Picea omorika - Serbian Spruce Picea omorika - Serbian Spruce Alnus maximowiczii Alnus maximowiczii Alnus maximowiczii Prunus 'Pandora' Prunus 'Pandora' Prunus 'Pandora' Prunus 'Pandora' Prunus x yedoensis - Yoshino Cherry Prunus x yedoensis - Yoshino Cherry

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]]> Tue Apr 24 2007 Winter Interest http://arb.fotopic.net/c1258377.html Trees and Shrubs with Winter Interest Tuesday 17 April 2007: Trees and Shrubs with Winter Interest

Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' Euonymus fortunei 'Variegatus' Euonymus fortunei 'Variegatus' Vinca major - Greater Periwinkle Vinca major - Greater Periwinkle Vinca major - Greater Periwinkle Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' - Winter Flowering Cherry Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' - Winter Flowering Cherry Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' - Winter Flowering Cherry Jasminum nudiflorum - Winter Flowering Jasmine Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' - Corkscrew Willow Salix daphnoides - Violet or Purple Willow Salix daphnoides - Violet or Purple Willow Cornus alba 'Sibirica' - Siberian Dogwood Cornus alba 'Sibirica' - Siberian Dogwood Cornus alba 'Sibirica' - Siberian Dogwood Vinca minor - Lesser periwinkle Hamamelis mollis 'Brevipetala' Hamamelis mollis 'Brevipetala' Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Milkboy' Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Milkboy'

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]]> Tue Apr 17 2007 Gibside http://arb.fotopic.net/c1247822.html Gibside is a large <A HREF="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-gibside/">National Trust</A> Forest Garden in the North East of England. Wednesday 4 April 2007: Gibside is a large <A HREF="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-gibside/">National Trust</A> Forest Garden in the North East of England.

Coriolus versicolor Contrails over the Monument Red Kite Fraxinus excelsior and Alnus glutinosa on riverbank Red Kite Piptoporus betulinus on Betula pendula Flower on Larix decidua (European Larch) Flame and A N Other Flame resting from courting Deer near Octagon Pond

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]]> Wed Apr 4 2007 Unidentified http://arb.fotopic.net/c1247711.html This collection contains images of unidentified or unconfirmed species. Please leave comments if you can confirm an ident. Or leave a message, or email me on dougie@highmoor.co.uk. Thanks. Thursday 10 August 2006: This collection contains images of unidentified or unconfirmed species. Please leave comments if you can confirm an ident. Or leave a message, or email me on dougie@highmoor.co.uk. Thanks.

Orange fungus Orange fungus Unidentified beetle on Cryptococcus fagisuga Cryptococcus fagisuga on Fagus sylvatica

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]]> Thu Aug 10 2006 Jack's Wood http://arb.fotopic.net/c1239479.html The felling site at Burnopfield. Pictures are a bit rubbish because of poor light (in a wood after all). I've decided it's not a good idea to take flash photography when standing near someone wielding a buzzy buzzy thing with a sharp whizzy whizzy bit on the end. Friday 16 March 2007: The felling site at Burnopfield. Pictures are a bit rubbish because of poor light (in a wood after all). I've decided it's not a good idea to take flash photography when standing near someone wielding a buzzy buzzy thing with a sharp whizzy whizzy bit on the end.

James standing next to fun tree Jobs a Good'Un! Split Level James Snedding James Snedding

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]]> Fri Mar 16 2007 Arb Science http://arb.fotopic.net/c1226805.html Soil Science Thursday 8 March 2007: Soil Science

Jack Pestle and Mortar Ben James and Jack Aimee James Jack and Me Jack Preparing the Sample James 2mm mesh for filtering soild Weighing the soil Jack shaking the samples Crucible on burner Crucible on burner Surreal Flame Crucible on burner Soil Water and indicator Jack and James Scorched Wood Jack Adding Hydrochloric Acid to soil Adding Hydrochloric Acid to soil Adding Hydrochloric Acid to soil Nitrate Test Q Tell me Professor Q&J Zen and the Art of the Headache Test Tube with soil, indicator and water Nitrate Test Nitrate Test Nitrate Test Potassium Test Potassium Test Potassium Test Potassium Test Phosphorus Test Phosphorus Test Phosphorus Test Phosphorus Test PH Chart PH Chart Prunus Prunus 'Kanzan' Prunus 'Kanzan'

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]]> Thu Mar 8 2007 Dawyck Botanic Garden http://arb.fotopic.net/c1218463.html Dawyck Botanic Garden Monday 8 February 1999: Dawyck Botanic Garden

Mecanopsis Poppy Mecanopsis Poppy Mecanopsis Poppy The Footbridge - no rails! View down to the chapel Cones Ferns in the sunshine in Scrape Glen Sunshine in Scrape Glen Lush Green Dawyck Dawyck Chapel The Chapel from a distance Snowdrops in Scrape Glen Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoiadendron giganteum bark Snowdrops in Scrape Glen Snowdrops in Scrape Glen Snowdrops Snowdrops in Scrape Glen Pseudotsuga menziesii Pseudotsuga menziesii Betula utilis A precocious Silver Birch A cluster of Betula pendula Lichen on Betula pendula Buddhist Prayer Flags on Betula utilis Buddhist Prayer Flags on Betula utilis Buddhist Prayer Flags on Betula utilis Buddhist Prayer Flags on Betula utilis Snowdrops in Scrape Glen Crataegus flabellata - Amazing Thorns Crataegus flabellata - Huge Thorns

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]]> Mon Feb 8 1999 Rogues Gallery http://arb.fotopic.net/c1218360.html Rogues Gallery Sunday 14 January 2007: Rogues Gallery

A cut too far Only one bike rack on site. And it's in competition with a skip Scorched Conifers from Hot Air vents Scorched Conifers from Hot Air vents Soggy Electrical fused connection unit Soggy FCU

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]]> Sun Jan 14 2007 New paths http://arb.fotopic.net/c1208428.html There is some disquiet at the unexpected appearance of excavation work for two paths through the college Arboretum. Trenches have been carved from the bus stop and pedestrian crossing on the main road, through the arboretum and into the college. Tuesday 13 February 2007: There is some disquiet at the unexpected appearance of excavation work for two paths through the college Arboretum. Trenches have been carved from the bus stop and pedestrian crossing on the main road, through the arboretum and into the college.

Proposed route close to Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' The path so far. Excavation is about a foot deep. Severed roots - South Arboretum Partially excavated path. Heading towards the Yew hedge Entry onto college grounds from traffic lights Entry onto college grounds from traffic lights To the bus stop path running close to trees Prepared path - South Arboretum Looking towards the college Access Road - the 'problem' Excavated path ready to be filled Towards the traffic lights View from college towards the road and bus stop The Main Drive The finished path - South Arboretum The finished path - South Arboretum Lime roots cut during path preparation prepared path - South Arboretum Surface material for path

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]]> Tue Feb 13 2007 Kielder http://arb.fotopic.net/c1203271.html Kielder Forest <P> <A HREF="http://www.kielder.org/art/skysp.htm">Skyspace</A> doesn't do much for me. We've visited it twice now and each time my main impression was of a clinical and antiseptic feeling interior. Whenever I see the words <I>Challenge the visitors perceptions</I> used to describe a piece of artwork I grind my teeth down a little more. Perhaps I need to revisit just before dawn or after sunset to get the light as the artist intended. <P> <A HREF="http://www.kielder.org/art/skedad.htm">Skedaddle</A> is just bonkers and doesn't seem to take itself quite as seriously. Thursday 15 July 2004: Kielder Forest <P> <A HREF="http://www.kielder.org/art/skysp.htm">Skyspace</A> doesn't do much for me. We've visited it twice now and each time my main impression was of a clinical and antiseptic feeling interior. Whenever I see the words <I>Challenge the visitors perceptions</I> used to describe a piece of artwork I grind my teeth down a little more. Perhaps I need to revisit just before dawn or after sunset to get the light as the artist intended. <P> <A HREF="http://www.kielder.org/art/skedad.htm">Skedaddle</A> is just bonkers and doesn't seem to take itself quite as seriously.

Skyspace on a gloomy day Solar panels for electricity generation at Skyspace. Skyspace from the outside Skedaddle Skedaddle Horses and the dam Entrance tunnel Entrance tunnel Sunlight on wall inside Skyspace The Sky in Skyspace

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]]> Thu Jul 15 2004 Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale http://arb.fotopic.net/c1197479.html Some images from the trees from our garden in <A HREF="http://nisbet.fotopic.net/c919744.html">Lytham St Annes</A>. I took these pictures after reading about the research at <A HREF="http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/downloads/pdfs/research/arboriculture/horse%20chestnut%20scale(doc).pdf">Myerscough College</A> where the late <A HREF="http://creepingbentgrass.blogspot.com/2007/01/alan-reeves.html">Alan Reeves</A> was then asking for help in investigating the extent of its spread in Lancashire. <P>There is more information about diseases affecting <I>Aesculus hippocastanum</I> at the <A HREF="http://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/fr/INFD-6KYC5F">Forest Research</A> website. Monday 24 May 2004: Some images from the trees from our garden in <A HREF="http://nisbet.fotopic.net/c919744.html">Lytham St Annes</A>. I took these pictures after reading about the research at <A HREF="http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/downloads/pdfs/research/arboriculture/horse%20chestnut%20scale(doc).pdf">Myerscough College</A> where the late <A HREF="http://creepingbentgrass.blogspot.com/2007/01/alan-reeves.html">Alan Reeves</A> was then asking for help in investigating the extent of its spread in Lancashire. <P>There is more information about diseases affecting <I>Aesculus hippocastanum</I> at the <A HREF="http://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/fr/INFD-6KYC5F">Forest Research</A> website.

Horse Chestnut trees in flower hiding behind a Laburnum Horse Chestnut trees in flower hiding behind a Laburnum Horse Chestnut trees in flower hiding behind a Laburnum Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale Pulvinaria regalis - Horse Chestnut Scale

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]]> Mon May 24 2004 Brenda http://arb.fotopic.net/c1188454.html Q decides to maintain a Husky that is in great need of TLC. But there is a prize ... Friday 19 January 2007: Q decides to maintain a Husky that is in great need of TLC. But there is a prize ...

James waits for his prize Steve presents the prize James with his Trophy James and Brenda Brenda Brenda

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]]> Fri Jan 19 2007 Kitchen Drawer http://arb.fotopic.net/c1187316.html Loose Ends. Friday 23 May 2003: Loose Ends.

Strange Tree on the way from Dent to Flinter Gill Nice place for a skip James is wearing something weird and white What IS that man wearing? Have you ever seen anything so sad? Scraping the last of the tobacco Minister of the Funny Walks Debbie Andy Dave Jack James Jack and James Jack and James and Chris Fraxinus excelsior at Maiden Castle

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]]> Fri May 23 2003 Durham Botanic Garden http://arb.fotopic.net/c1187174.html Durham Botanic Garden Saturday 26 March 2005: Durham Botanic Garden

Sciurus carolinensis - Grey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis - Grey Squirrel Great Spotted Woodpecker Betula pendula - Silver Birch - next to path Corylus avellana catkin Quercus ilex - Holm Oak Quercus ilex - Holm Oak unknown. Looks like a Salix but evergreen? unknown. Looks like a Salix but evergreen?

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]]> Sat Mar 26 2005 Autumn Colour http://arb.fotopic.net/c1164516.html Tree Idents for autumn colour Tuesday 10 October 2006: Tree Idents for autumn colour

Betula pendula - Silver Birch Betula pendula - Silver Birch Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer campestre - Field Maple Aesculus hippocastanum - Horse Chestnut Acer griseum - Paper Bark Maple Acer platanoider - Norway Maple Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifloria' - Broad-Leaved Cockspur Thorn Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Cotoneaster horizontalis Cotoneaster horizontalis Cotoneaster horizontalis Cotoneaster microphyllus Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cotoneaster horizontalis Cotoneaster horizontalis Cotoneaster microphyllus Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Aralia spinosa - Devil's Walking Stick Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Acer rufinerve - Snake's Bark Maple Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree Betula pendula - Silver Birch

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]]> Tue Oct 10 2006 Chopwell Wood http://arb.fotopic.net/c1164070.html Fantastic weather for an end-of-term visit to Chopwell wood. Clear skies and sunlight low in the sky creating gorgeous effects amongst the frosty woodland. We would've had longer but unfortunately the minibus had needed a drink of diesel and the previous driver hadn't got their round in. Tuesday 19 December 2006: Fantastic weather for an end-of-term visit to Chopwell wood. Clear skies and sunlight low in the sky creating gorgeous effects amongst the frosty woodland. We would've had longer but unfortunately the minibus had needed a drink of diesel and the previous driver hadn't got their round in.

Bat Sunlight through the canopy onto path Hand sculpture from a distance Dave and James and The Hand Dave and James and The Hand Dave and the thumb Big bird sculpture Big bird sculpture Big bird sculpture Frost on fern Holly Sunlight through the canopy onto path James and Jack at leaf/boat sculpture Looking up through bare trees at blue skies Looking up through bare trees at blue skies Weird effects of sunlight through birch Weird effects of sunlight through birch Jack Jack Jack Tree silhouettes Tree silhouettes Tree silhouettes Jack Pine needles Birds Eggs Birds Eggs Coriolus versicolor Coriolus versicolor Coriolus versicolor Birds Eggs Winter beech leaves in sunlight Winter beech leaves in sunlight

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]]> Tue Dec 19 2006 Simon http://arb.fotopic.net/c1161158.html Simon Friday 15 December 2006: Simon

The Arb Christmas Tree Simon's Arb Team Simon Simon close up Simon very close up Who you gonna call? Simon's Tail Simon's scary profile The eyes have it It's past Simon's bedtime Simon's trees closes down for the night Simon's Trees Simon Why have a Stag's Head when you can have a dragon?

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]]> Fri Dec 15 2006 Pollution Tolerant http://arb.fotopic.net/c1153610.html Trees that have a degree of pollution tolerance. All from Houghall Arboretum Tuesday 5 December 2006: Trees that have a degree of pollution tolerance. All from Houghall Arboretum

Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree Populus x berolinensis - Berlin Poplar Populus x berolinensis - Berlin Poplar Populus x berolinensis - Berlin Poplar Populus x berolinensis - Berlin Poplar Populus x berolinensis - Berlin Poplar Populus x berolinensis - Berlin Poplar Populus x berolinensis - Berlin Poplar Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust Acer platanoides - Norway Maple Acer platanoides - Norway Maple Acer platanoides - Norway Maple Quercus ilex - Holm or Evergreen Oak Quercus ilex - Holm or Evergreen Oak Quercus ilex - Holm or Evergreen Oak Quercus ilex - Holm or Evergreen Oak Quercus ilex - Holm or Evergreen Oak Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Sequoia Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Sequoia Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Sequoia Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Sequoia Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Sequoia Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' - False Cyprus

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]]> Tue Dec 5 2006 Houghall Arboretum http://arb.fotopic.net/c1148331.html General photos from the arboretum that don't fit anywhere else. Tuesday 28 November 2006: General photos from the arboretum that don't fit anywhere else.

Sorbus x splendida Autumn Autumn Leaves Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' Near the Plant Centre Near the Plant Centre Near the Plant Centre Looking towards Durham Looking towards Durham Looking towards High Wood Looking towards Durham The Pond Great High Wood Towards the Plant Centre Autumn colour Frost on Tree Frost on Tree Frost on Tree Willow Sculpture Willow Sculpture Bullfinch in Prunus 'Accolade' Long Shadows Long Shadows Crocus and Silver Birch

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]]> Tue Nov 28 2006 Walk in the Woods http://arb.fotopic.net/c1148314.html Walk around High Wood for Pests and Diseases. None of these photos have been labelled as I'm not sure what all the fungi are. Tuesday 21 November 2006: Walk around High Wood for Pests and Diseases. None of these photos have been labelled as I'm not sure what all the fungi are.

James, Andy, Jack Andy, Jack, Chris James

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]]> Tue Nov 21 2006 Pests and Diseases http://arb.fotopic.net/c1148058.html Pests and Diseases Sunday 1 October 2006: Pests and Diseases

Piptoporus betulinus Piptoporus betulinus Polyporus squamosis Pholiota squarrosa Cryptococcus fagisuga Cryptococcus fagisuga on Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea Scion on Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea Cryptococcus fagisuga Cryptococcus fagisuga on Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea Ustulina deusta Fistulina hepatica Melampsora Microsphaera alphitoides Coriolus versicolor Xylaria polymorpha Daldinia concentrica Pholiota squarrosa Ganoderma applanatum Phellinus ignarius Cryptococcus fagisuga Scion on Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea Cryptococcus fagisuga

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]]> Sun Oct 1 2006 British Natives http://arb.fotopic.net/c1144367.html Trees from the Arboretum at Houghall College. Tuesday 14 November 2006: Trees from the Arboretum at Houghall College.

Prunus avium - Wild Cherry Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Crataegus monogyna - Common Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna - Common Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna - Common Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna - Common Hawthorn Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus torminalis - Wild Service Tree Sorbus torminalis - Wild Service Tree Sorbus torminalis - Wild Service Tree Quercus robur - Pedunculate or English Oak Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Quercus petraea - Sessile Oak Quercus petraea - Sessile Oak Quercus robur - Pedunculate or English Oak Quercus robur - Pedunculate or English Oak Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash Ilex aquifolium - Holly Ilex aquifolium - Holly Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Quercus petraea - Sessile Oak Quercus robur - Pedunculate or English Oak Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Corylus avellana - Hazel Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus aria - Whitebeam Sorbus torminalis - Wild Service Tree Sorbus torminalis - Wild Service Tree

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]]> Tue Nov 14 2006 Tree Idents from Houghall Arboretum http://arb.fotopic.net/c1137945.html Trees from the Arboretum at Houghall College. These could probably do with subdividing: Autumn Colour, pollution tolerant, shrubs etc. Monday 9 October 2006: Trees from the Arboretum at Houghall College. These could probably do with subdividing: Autumn Colour, pollution tolerant, shrubs etc.

Sorbus rockii 'Joseph Rock' Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' - Golden Ash Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' - Golden Ash Sorbus commixta 'Embley' - Japanese Rowan Quercus rubra - Red Oak Prunus sargentii - Sargent's Cherry Sorbus rockii 'Joseph Rock' - Joseph Rock's Rowan Sorbus commixta 'Embley' - Japanese Rowan Sorbus commixta 'Embley' - Japanese Rowan Hydrangea petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea Hydrangea petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea Hydrangea petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea Hydrangea petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame' Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame' Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame' Viburnum plicatum var. plicatum Viburnum plicatum var. plicatum Nothofagus antarctica - Antarctic Beech Nothofagus antarctica - Antarctic Beech Nothofagus antarctica - Antarctic Beech Nothofagus antarctica - Antarctic Beech Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood Rhus typhina - Stag's Horn Sumach Rhus typhina - Stag's Horn Sumach Rhus typhina - Stag's Horn Sumach Rhus typhina - Stag's Horn Sumach Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Viburnum plicatum var. plicatum Viburnum plicatum var. plicatum Viburnum plicatum var. plicatum Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame' Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame' Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy Hydrangea petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea Nothofagus antarctica - Antarctic Beech Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood Rhus typhina - Stag's Horn Sumach Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' - Golden Ash Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' - Golden Ash Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' - Golden Ash Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' - Golden Ash Fagus sylvatica - Common Beech Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' - Golden Ash

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]]> Mon Oct 9 2006 Arboriculture http://arb.fotopic.net/c1113482.html Arboriculture related photos, images and scans. Sunday 1 October 2006: Arboriculture related photos, images and scans.

Betula pendula root fragment Prunus avium root fragment Rhus typhina autumn leaf Rhus typhina root fragment Prunus avium single leaf Rhus typhina hairy twig Rhus typhina leaves just beginning to change Prunus avium Rhus typhina leaves just beginning to change Rhus typhina fruit Rhus typhina fruit x Cupressocyparis leylandii x Cupressocyparis leylandii Betula pendula fissured bark Prunus avium bark Rhus typhina autumn colour Rhus typhina autumn colour Rhus typhina autumn colour Rhus typhina autumn colour

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