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“Faithful Beech” - Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🍂 In autumn, beech trees turn orange, joining in the rich fall palette of the woods. But when all other trees drop their leaves, those rusty beech leaves remain—vibrant against the cool grays of a winter forest. These leaves will dry and fade, but cling to the branches of the beech tree until they are replaced with green growth in spring. There’s something oddly comforting about beech trees. I can’t say I blame them for clutching tightly to t

49 reactions | As #NationalTreeWeek draws to a close, we're sharing how we care for our oldest trees. Veteran trees are an important part of the nation’s forests. As well as being vital for nature, they’re culturally and historically valuable too. Discover how we’re protecting veteran oaks for the future, while harvesting surrounding beech trees for timber.  | Forestry England | Facebook