Plants and Trees
Plants
Why are flowers important?
Flowers attract insects such as bees and butterflies through the pollen they produce. In turn, the insects then pollinate
flowers of the same species which ensures seeds are
produced meaning the plants can exist for generations.
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Some plants produce fruit or berries that can be eaten. You will notice that some berries are a tasty treat for birds and squirrels!!
Trees
What do trees do?
Trees are essential, they are the biggest plants on earth, they provide oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world's wildlife. They also provide us with the materials for tools and shelter.
Here are some of the trees you can find down the trail. Follow the links on how you can identify them
Folklore
Trees have been said to be the homes of tree spirits.
You will find that every tree has its own folklore history and a tale to tell. Check out the trees down the trail and the signs giving a little insight.
Norway Maple - Maple
Black Poplar - Black-poplar
Holly - Holly
False Acacia - False-acacia
Weeping Willow - White-willow
Sycamore - Sycamore
Cherry - Wild-cherry
Lime - Lime
Laburnum - Laburnum
Alder - Alder
Purple leaved Plum - Plum
Lombardy Poplar - Lombardy poplar
Elm - Elm
Ash - Ash
Horse Chestnut - Horse-chestnut
Beech - Beech
Hawthorn - Hawthorn
Silver Birch - Silver-birch
Laurel - Laurel
Elder - Elder