Michael Reardon pleaded guilty to neglecting to send Arthur Smart (of whom he is the guardian) to school for the minimum number of days prescribed by the Public Instruction Act.

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Epiphytes and ancient trees Well-lit surfaces of bare wood (exposed by damage) and of bark provide suitable surfaces for the growth of specialist plants and micro-organisms – mosses, liverworts, lichens, algae and micro-fungi. The gradual build-up of these epiphytic (‘on the plant’) species into recognisable communities is a very extended process of colonisation, growth and reproduction ...

In recent years there has been a dramatic change in the way we look at relationships between fungi and trees. In particular, the hollowing of ancient trees by fungal decay, previously seen as detrimental, is now recognised as a natural part of the ageing process, which can even prolong the lives of trees. Fungi are also essential to much of the wider wildlife values of trees.

Hedges are linear barriers, many of which have prehistoric origins. Often they were the landscape reference points on which boundaries could be formalised.

Is it search-able or is it trawling though microfiche? Problem is that I don't know if it even exists. I was told there was a local newspaper article about it, but I can only assume it was the Motherwell Times. regards, Alan PS. If anyone from Motherwell Times newspaper wants to employ me to make a searchable archive, I'm up for it!!

Veteran trees provide birds with more essential resources than other trees. These include food sources, in the form of invertebrates associated with decaying wood or bark, together with tree cavities, which can serve as nest sites for a wide range of birds.

Mayo Ballaghadereen (pre 1898), Ballina, Ballinrobe, Belmullet, Castlebar, Claremorris, Crossmolina, Kiltamagh, Newport, Swineford, Westport

Devon Axminster, Barnstaple, Beaminster, Bideford, Chard, Crediton, Devonport, Dulverton, East Stonehouse, Exeter, Holsworthy, Honiton, Kingsbridge, Launceston ...

Visit famous and less well-known trees all around Britain, and explore some wonderful treescapes. Find a site or an ancient tree to visit in your area. All sites are open to the public and many have been chosen as they demonstrate good management practice. Please note that we will be adding more trees and sites to this map over the coming weeks and months. Click on the map to find a list of ...