This is a strangler fig tree, Inside this tree is a hollow space where a different tree stood
The strangler fig's seeds have made their way into the canopy of a host tree and germinated. As the fig's roots grow, they cascade down the trunk,
Once they are in the ground it competes for nutrients and water with the host. Then It gradually tightens its grip around the host tree
This process hinders the flow of water and nutrients, causing the host tree to weaken and eventually die. Over time, the strangler fig takes over completely, once the process is complete, the original tree decomposes, a hollow centre is all that remains to mark its existence
What’s the UK government’s plastic policy? Dump it on other countries! Less than 10% of our plastic recycling is actually recycled in the UK.
The rest is sent overseas where it’s often burned or dumped, fuelling health and wildlife emergencies.
RT to expose. #Wasteminster 1/5
@omggggeography After doing countdown down from 5 I cross my arms and say "I'm still waiting". It's painful at the start but eventually I'm still waiting isn't needed because they get it.
“The science is very clear that we can still reach 1.5 degrees,” says @climatemorgan, head of Greenpeace International. “But clearly time is running out.”
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@forsyth_mr Id love to have them to look back on because my memory is terrible! During my probation year I had a wee diary that I wrote funny/positive things in the classroom down. That might be one for wheeling back out in term 4 🤔.
took my english boyfriend to a scottish wedding years ago and he phoned his pals the next day to tell them ‘at the end they all go mad to this loch lomond song and hold hands and charge at each other in a weird scottish mosh pit’
Being part of the DofE award is the most rewarding thing I do as a teacher. I am so grateful for The Duke of Edinburgh's vision and legacy. This will live on long after he has gone and continue to offer young people amazing opportunities and skills for life.
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards have gifted young people from EVERY background, especially from our least privileged communities, the skills they need to succeed in a hyper competitive world.
This was the Duke’s vision.
It’s a legacy we should ALL celebrate.
#dukeofedinburgh