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>The Decline and Fall of the Mawley Oak – Brian Stephens
The Decline and Fall of the Mawley Oak – Brian Stephens Brian Stephens provides measurements of the Mawley Oak tree when it was standing and documents damage to the tree in August 1974 and when it finally fell on the night of the 3rd November 2005. (From the Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2005).
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>The Sorb Tree of Wyre, the True Service or Whitty Pear (Sorbus domestica) – Fred Jennings
The Sorb Tree of Wyre (Sorbus domestica) – Fred Jennings Fred Jennings relates his links with the Wyre Forest and describes his interest in Sorbus domestica trees across the region. (From the Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2005).
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>Tales from Uncllys, Spring 2006 – John and Linda Iles
Tales from Uncllys, Spring 2006 John and Linda Iles moved to Uncllys Farm within the Wyre Forest in October 2004 where they wished to live a less energy intensive lifestyle. They provide some background to the site and relate the early beginnings to life on the small-holding with no mains electricity! (From the Wyre Forest [...]
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>Leaf Miner and Plant Gall Day, Wyre Forest
Leaf Miner and Plant Gall Day, Wyre Forest Visits were made to a number of sites within the Wyre Forest on 1st October 2005 and the list of leaf mine and plant galls causers is provided. (From the Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2005).
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>The Wyre Forest Plant Gall Meeting 2 October 2004 – Mike Bloxham
The Wyre Forest Plant Gall Meeting Members of the British Plant Gall Society spent a day in the forest searching for plant galls on trees and plants around Lodgehill Farm. The results are listed and some of the special finds described. (From the Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2004)
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>Rustic Fencing and Furniture Making in the Wyre Forest – Paul Jackson
Rustic Fencing and Furniture Making Paul Jackson learnt his craft from the Doolittles at ‘Forest Glade’ before setting up his own business ‘Coppice Creations’. He describes the processes involved in turning coppiced oak and sweet chestnut into rustic fencing and furniture. (From Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2004)
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>The Goodmoor Oak – Brian Stephens
The Goodmoor Oak. Brian Stephens describes this notable old oak tree and compares measurements taken in 1968 and 2004. (From the Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2004)
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>Albert Link and Bark Peeling in the Wyre Forest – Rosemary Winnall
Albert Link and Bark Peeling in the Wyre Forest – Rosemary Winnall Albert Link was one of the last bark peelers in the Wyre Forest and this illustrated article describes his methods. (From the Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2003)
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>The New Dark Ages of Wyre – John Bingham
The New Dark Ages of Wyre – John Bingham John Bingham describes how the Wyre Forest has altered in character over the years and how changes in management have effected the landscape and the wildlife. He reflects on the future of Wyre. (From Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2007)
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>Oak Trees in Wyre Forest – Brian Stephens
Oak Trees in Wyre Forest – Brian Stephens 2002 Brian Stephens describes some of the veteran oak trees still alive in the Wyre Forest and provides measurements for them. (Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2002)
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