Dalby Mountain Fields
An upland nature reserve with a mosaic of habitats producing a tremendous diversity of native plant species.
An upland nature reserve with a mosaic of habitats producing a tremendous diversity of native plant species.
Traditional heather moorland with western gorse and plenty of birds.
The mountain hare lives in the Scottish Highlands and the north of England. They are renowned for turning white in winter to match their upland surroundings.
Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed…
Having gone extinct in 1947, the Juniper tree is making a comeback. Our latest planting of 100 junipers along the Mountain Mile follows plantings near Guthrie's memorial in 2016 and 2020.…
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With its familiar features, the Field pansy is a delicate version of a garden favourite. Usually creamy-yellow in colour, it can be seen in fields and on roadside verges and waste ground.
Field elm suffered declines due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease, but can still be found across much of the UK.
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the Field maple comes to life in autumn when its lobed leaves turn golden-yellow and its winged fruits disperse in the wind. Look for it in hedges and…
A creeping and climbing plant of cultivated ground, Field Bindweed can become a pest in places as it stops other plants from growing. It has creamy, sometimes striped, large flowers, and arrow-…
Field wood-rush is a short rush that forms tufts in grassy places, such as lawns, parks and downlands. A defining characteristic is its leaf-like leaves that are fringed with long, white hairs.…