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Spirit of the woods
Continuous deforestation has affected the
landscape and the British for millenia.
This reached a climax in the middle
ages as charcoal burning fuelled the
creation of cast iron. However our deep
and perhaps primitive bond to trees
is still strong, as demonstrated by the
well publicised battles to save woods or
individual trees from destruction.
Woods are appreciated for many
different reasons – their history, ecology,
visually and a sense of wellbeing. They
also contain a magical spirit that needs
protecting.
