HeyJaredLand Agent Life
Insights and stories on nature, conservation, and rural life from a land manager living and working in the Scottish Highlands.
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Fantastic fungi and where to find them (opens the original)
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I’m the first to admit that I’m a nightmare to go on a walk with. What always starts as a stroll in the woods with the dog will inevitably become a full-blown romp through the undergrowth, stopping regularly to examine whatever plant, tree, animal, insect or fungi has caught my eye. As someone with an insatiable curiosity for all things nature, I will then proceed to whip out my phone in order to try and identify what I have found, using my trusty iNaturalist app.It doesn’t end with simply obser
The Secret Life of the Scottish Wood Ant (opens the original)
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Ask someone what species come to mind when they think of a Caledonian pinewood and the answers are likely to include things like red squirrels and capercaillie. As a nation of animal and bird lovers, these species have captured our attention, their plights tugging on our heart and purse strings and placing them at the heart of many conservation efforts.One species that is highly unlikely to be mentioned in the same conversation is the wood ant. Decidedly less charismatic, they face a continuing
Going back to school in your 40s (opens the original)
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Last week a large envelope fell through my letterbox. It was the typical boring postage brown colour, with the only remotely interesting feature being the words ‘DO NOT BEND’ in bold capitals on the front. Despite its unassuming exterior, I knew what it was straight away. Within the utilitarian walls of that envelope was the culmination of almost two years of my hard work, and a decision that would alter the course of my life.Over the last 20 years I have built a career in rural land management
The Tree Nerds Glossary (Part 2) (opens the original)
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Welcome to the Tree Nerds Glossary, a collection of some of the most interesting tree and forestry-related words I have learnt over the past couple of years. It covers a whole host of terminology, from tree biology and unusual natural phenomena, to silvicultural practices and forestry management. It has been written as a reference for me as much as anyone else, but I hope you’ll join me in discovering something new. Part 2 covers the letters N-Z.Nurse logA fallen tree that supports the growth of
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