The word ‘ecosystem’ has crept into many areas of endeavour and is usually used very inappropriately. An ecosystem consists of the biological community (all plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and other microbes) living and interacting in a physical place which is termed the habitat. The habitat is the physical and chemical surroundings in which the community lives and operates. Thus, Community + Habitat = Ecosystem Virtually every major ecosystem of which you are aware in Britain has been...

Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of the Ashtead Independent Newsletter! In this issue, we bring you the latest updates from your local...

The National Tree Council has a Tree Wardens Scheme, and several areas within Mole Valley have established Tree Warden groups; those in...