I've mentioned before how the mosaic nature of Wilverely enclosure allows for endlessly different walking combinations within the same enclosure, if you plan well you can walk through only deciduous or pine, or mix it up. Today we entered the mossy green world of the pines. You'd think of conifer plantations as being uniform, and they often are, although in the centre of Wilverely is a large mosaic of conifers of different varieties and ages, and it makes for immersive walking. The mosaic of conifers has no man made paths, though it's criss crossed by myriad animal paths which wind through and between tightly packed low boughed young trees, open mature tall pine stands and everything conifer in between. A striking feature of these woods is the lush and verdant green moss which carpets the floor. When you're used to walking the open heathlands or open beech and oak stands, this enclosed world is interesting and stimulating.
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