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THE FOUR SEASONS PROJECT
The four seasons project is aimed at those
naturalists who are not just content with
records, but who wish to learn more about
the lives and relationships of the animals
and plants they discover.
The woodland community consists of a vast
number of inter-related species. Whilst
in this study we do not intend to carry out
a detailed survey, it is hoped that some
knowledge and understanding of this rich
habitat will be gradually built up from the
heterogenous mass of observations collected
through the year.
A background picture of the wood as a unit
will be provided, together with a map of the
area, and some details of general topography,
geology, soil and principal types of flora
and fauna. Onto this backcloth we can
build up a more detailed and integrated
picture of the woodland community as a whole.
The meetings will be structured essentially
according to the wishes of those taking part.
However, we hope to briefly note some of the
dominant features of each season , and then
to examine in more detail subjects of specific
interest to members present. Possible
examples could include:-
variations in bird numbers, species
and position in the wood, showing
perhaps feeding preferences and
habitats
small mammal trapping, with tracks
and signs