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National Tree Week
by loiswakeman @ 23/11/2007 - 10:53:46

Time to get my passport out again, for another venture into the neighbouring county!

Usksider reminded me in his recent post that it's National Tree Week. So, I thought I'd post this image of a beech avenue at Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne Minster in Dorset. It was taken a few weeks ago, just before sunset. I hope he approves of the natural framing ;)

beeches

The avenue was planted in the 1830s, and originally had 365 specimens. Some of the trees have now died, and the National Trust has planted a second avenue of young trees further from the road. I don't think it will be up to much in my lifetime - but perhaps my offspring will be able to enjoy it.

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EllieGantEllieGant pro
23/11/07 @ 17:38

A lovely photo. I've always loved beech trees - the ghostly bark and the new and old leaf colour, so I was a bit upset when I once heard that they weren't popular in woodland as they prevented under-storey growth for some reason.

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23/11/07 @ 18:30

Aren't they lovely? Beautiful trees making a superb frame. :yes: :))

thehomelyyearthehomelyyear pro
23/11/07 @ 19:05

What an interesting mysterious looking place

louidoglouidog [Member]
23/11/07 @ 19:25

What a lovely photo and that road looks so new, more or less as if the tarmac is still wet on it!

MrFlightyMrFlighty [Member]
23/11/07 @ 20:22

That's a wonderful photo! Thanks.

margotreehuggermargotreehugger [Member]
15/12/07 @ 19:55

A gorgeous pic, I love trees.

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