After a two year gap, I return to A Gloucestershire Woodland, which I have featured on my channel many times before.
Links to help the flood crisis caused by storm Dana in Spain:
Spain Flood Relief Fund:
How to help those affected by the DANA in the Valencia Region
How to help article (Spanish site, but in English – it was updated recently on 12/11/24)
How to help those affected by the DANA in the Valencia Region
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust:
https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/
The Wildlife Trusts:
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/
And advertising revenue from this video will be donated to Valnecia Flood Charities.
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Fascinating Video Paul, you had me gripped right from the start as you talked about the woodland being your happy place or safe place as it were and it took me back to when you visited my village recently and we were having the same conversation about the woodland in my area where i felt the same way and i also recall you mentioning that you felt the same not only in your woodland but also in mine. Great video so well put together and narrated beautifully. thank you Paul! i really enjoyed this Vlog. Best Wishes Darren👌👌👌👍
As you point out, trees make the maximum use of the restorative properties of their environment, to which they also contribute. We should do the same. Nice video, thank you!
Hello Paul and thanks for the lovely video.
I'm so glad you decided to revisit this beautiful place. Nothing beats the sights and sounds of an English woodland, never mind what time of year it is. Incredible information about trees. I certainly learnt a lot following your explanation and biology lesson.
I live about 200 metres away from a massive pine and deciduous forest which contains all sorts of wild animals – european moose, deer, wild boar beaver, foxes and badgers as well as ravens, buzzards, song birds and owls. The peace and tranquility that this forest gives me, helps my well being and offers a place of sanctuary when times are tough
Thanks for this video it made me realise that it's been a while since I've taken a walk in one of my local Gloucestershire woods, will have to remedy that. Will also check out the other woodland series of videos. The sounds of an English woodland are wonderful.
Another good video. You might come across my son on your woodland walks. He's the local authority Arborculturalist. I'm sure he agrees with everything you say.
lovely video. I walk in my local one pretty much everyday. Walk my dogs there. It’s especially beautiful atm. And it’s definitely good for the soul. ❤
Thanks Paul, I can relate to what you talk about in the introduction 😊
Hi Paul nice video and info on the trees 🌳🌴🌲
Hi Paul, It's a lovely wood to have nearby and you're right they are very special places.
We are very lucky to live near open land, a short walk up a ravine takes me to the woods and which then border over a deep valley with great views. Actually, I forget, you have seen part of this on a video I did. I never tire of doing this walk. Early Autumn I always go and come back with a couple of bags of kindling (no good waiting for the feast of Stephen!!).
I didn't know anything about the sensory capabilities of trees, really fascinating. There is no better place to get shade from the sun. Recently I came across a Japanese word Komorebi, literally, “sunlight leaking through trees,” this word describes the beauty and wonder of rays of light dappling through overhead leaves, casting dancing shadows on the forest floor. We need to adopt that word for sure.
I started watching this video and had to pause because we got a video call from Valencia, it was my nephew Pau, Marisa's son. He has travelled back from the Canary Isles where he lives, to help out with the clearing up and provide some support for his mum.
Unfortunately today heavy storms have affected the area again so they have been unable to do anything. The storms have affected the Málaga region heavily today. We are fine but have been in the clouds all day!!
Thank you for your concern for those affected. There is a red cross fund set up, we will make a donation there.
A great video Paul, well done!!
PS: Seeing your tree at the end really made me smile!!
Just spotted in your notes about storm dana. These storms occur frequently at spring and autumn and are known colloquially as "gota fria", a cold drop. Normally they pass over fairly quickly but on this occasion the depression was stationary over Spain for many days leading to a concentration of storms over a wide area.
The more official name for this is a DANA which is a Spanish acronym meaning an high altitude isolated depression.
Paul that was so interesting watching your video on woodlands. We ourselves have in the past have both suffered from Mental health issues we find Sutton Park where we live in sutton coldfield one of our special places, we often go very early in a morning as it is much quieter and we totally understand the benefits you described from the trees and the wildlife we didn't realise you had done these videos and we will watch all of them, thankyou regards Gary and Julie Smith.
Remember walking across the fields from Cam Green to Coaley on Sunday mornings and strolling through a small wood in the 1950's with my Dad, and those memores still inspire me today.
I have enjoyed your video trees are so important, l have a favorite tree near my home l go there when l am feeling low it does help. Jan
Fascinating video Paul – I've never really thought about how trees know when to start growing their leaves and when they need to withdraw into themselves to preserve energy. I love wandering through the woods – the smells and sounds make them so relaxing and they're so pretty especially in the autumn. I haven't been around them in a while but Leigh Woods are lovely to walk around.
When my son was little many years ago there was a mighty oak tree on a trail that we frequented quite often. We would sit at the base of this tree and talk and think. In fact he called it our "thinking tree." He is grown now and has moved on but I still visit our "thinking tree" every chance I get. I wish everyone could have a special tree like this. Thank you Paul for a great video.👍
I walk twice a day in local woods around May Hill/Longhope. I need those woodland walks like we need oxygen. Throughout the most upsetting months watching my father deteriorating with Dementia the woods have been like a comfort blanket and the place I go to heal. This is such a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your special place as that can be difficult to do ❤
Lovely video Paul. Very interesting. Hope you keeping well.
Warleigh wood near Tamerton is my "go to" woodland. Woods, Tamar, Tavy and "Tamar valley line " nothing better.☺️
I really enjoyed this! Who knew trees could count? I loved this video. I just discovered I can play the sound from my phone onto my Alexa and the natural sounds sounded wonderful, just like I was in the woodlands. Absolutely beautiful colours! Makes me want to go to for a woodland walk.
As a newer subscriber I’ve really enjoyed my first visit to your cherished wood. My daily walks are along the beach, and although relaxing they are different to walking in woodland. This beautiful film has been a useful reminder to get out into the countryside again soon.
Hi Paul! This makes me want to go for a walk in the forest. Loved your description of the relaxing feeling that being in a forest creates. Trees are so amazing. It's fascinating to hear how they respond to the different changes in the environment and adjust their growth. Gloucestershire Woodland sounds like such a wonderful place to visit.