Posts Tagged ‘lichens’
South West Lichen Group visit Sharpitor
The DPA were delighted to host the South West Lichen Group for a field meeting on our land holding at Sharpitor. They visited on the 26th of June and were accompanied by our Ecological Consultant, Albert Knott, and Moorland Guide Geri Skeens, who organised the event. The aim was to locate and identify species that…
Read MoreManaging Specialist Woodland Lichens at High House Waste
High House Waste is the largest land holding owned by the Dartmoor Preservation Association, and is made up of a mosaic of important habitats. One of these habitats is the established oak dominated woodland, which spreads up the valley sides of Broadall Lake Stream and the Ford Brook. This Atlantic woodland is home to a…
Read MoreIncredible Lichens: Land Management at Sharpitor
Tors are an important and striking part of the Dartmoor landscape. Sharpitor is particularly special, as it is one of the best examples of a collapsed granite tor. A collapsed tor has been broken down by severe weathering over the years, causing it to break down into multiple blocks, rather than retaining the recognisable stacks…
Read MorePlant Of The Month: Cladonia Lichens
Cladonia Lichens: Nature’s Miniature ForestsThis month because most plants are tricky to find and identify, we’re looking at Dartmoor’s fascinating array of montane lichens. Among the most intriguing are those from the genus Cladonia, known for their striking, miniature forest-like appearance. These lichens though inconspicuous and often overlooked, play a crucial role in Dartmoor’s upland…
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