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recently been coppiced, others where the ground-
flora is extensive, one of brambles, another of
birch saplings and finally woodland which, as yet,
has not been managed. There is quite a lot of
bird-life in the wood and deer slots were seen.
Garnett's Wood is principally a Small-leaved
Lime (Tilia_cordata) wood, which is now being
coppiced as was done by past generations.
There is also a considerable amount of Hornbeam,
(Carpinus betulus) amongst the total of 16
species of tree which were identified. Some
of these, such as Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
and Larch (Larix decidua) had probably been
planted some years ago. It was also interesting
to see both the Common Hawthorn (Crataegus
monogyna) and Midland Hawthorn (C.laevigata).
The Birch was almost certainly self-seeded, but
both the true Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
and Hairy Birch (B.pubescens) were found.
The highlight of the day's finds amongst the
ground flora was a stand of the brilliant Early
Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula). The Wood Anemone
(Anemone nemorosa) was in profusion, particularly
in one clearing; there were a good number of Prim-
rose plants (Primula vulgaris) and 2 species of
Violet were identified, (Viola riviniana and
V. reichenbachiana). The carpet of Ground Ivy
(Glechoma hederacea) was so dense in one part that
we were able to scent its aroma, as we crushed it.
Both male and female plants of Dog's Mercury
(Mercurialis perennis) were present and also in
bloom were Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta);
Goldilocks (Ranunculus auricomus); Field Pansy
(Viola arvensis); Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria
holostea); Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis);