The colour changes in the forest are accelerating, out on the heath the bracken and heather are russet hued, whilst amongst the stands every shade of orange is represented. The colour change is particularly evident when a deciduous tree finds it's home amongst it's coniferous brethren. I love autumn's contrasting colours, nature's glorious last hurrah after a job well done. It's always difficult to predict whether or not the stands will achieve their potential magnificence colour-wise, that perfect splendour, there are finely balanced factors at play, sunlight, temperature and moisture all affect the breakdown of chlorophyll. Or how long the show will last, the wind has been wreaking havoc through the stands of late, branches down wherever you roam and a general hollowing the canopies throughout. Time will tell. Still, in the meantime the forest gorgeous anyway.
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