a look at the variety of fruits
from fir cones to fungi, and the
animals associated with them
seasonal changes in an oak tree
and its inhabitants
microhabitats under logs, banks
or leaf litter,
etc. , etc.
The venue is Weald Park, Brentwood
(TQ 563948) and the first meeting is in the
spring on Sunday, 26th April, 1987.
For further information see the 1987 Field
Club Programme, or contact me on Brent
Pelham 404.
FIONA HUGHES
ESSEX CHURCHYARD CONSERVATION YEAR
1987
Organised by the Diocese of Chelmsford working
closely with the Essex Naturalists' Trust and
the B.S.B.I., Essex Churchyard Conservation
Year will be launched in April 1987 with the
dual aim of encouraging the management of
churchyards for wildlife conservation and to
educate the general public to appreciate
churchyards managed for this purpose.
Two features of the programme in particular
are aimed at young people.
1. There will be a competition for those under