Mark Ash Wood in the autumn: a New Forest meander

On December 3, 2022December 2, 2022 By Amanda ScottIn Archaeology and history, Fungi, Joan Begbie, New Forest, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestry6 Comments

In which I walk through the ancient wood of Mark Ash in the autumn, and think about the value of getting lost

Bolderwood and Mark Ash Wood in the New Forest

On September 11, 2021September 9, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestry, WildlifeLeave a comment

In which I walk through Bolderwood and Mark Ash on a sunny early morning, and find a magnificent tree in the heart of the New Forest

A hushed wood: a walk to ancient Mark Ash Wood through the Oakley Inclosures in the New Forest

On August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestry4 Comments

In which I get lost in bracken, but discover a magical, ancient wood in the New Forest