The Value of Different Tree Species for Invertebrates and Lichens

[Des Bowring]

Here's an interesting web page that lists the most important tree species for associated invertebrates and lichens. Parks Department take note!

[Jo Corke]

I see that Oak trees top the wildlife list - but we don't have an Oak in the park. Perhaps this is because the Victorians preferred exotic trees. We could campaign for an Oak tree next time one is planted.

Jo

[Simon Randolph]

An interesting list, Des. Another excellent website relating to this subject is that of the Database of British Insects and their Foodplants (DBIF):
www.brc.ac.uk/dbif. I don't know how to make a direct link from this comment to the DBIFwebsite. (Perhaps you could do this?)

Simon

[Des Bowring]

Like this?

[Simon Randolph]

That's magic Des! You'll have to tell me how to do that.
Thanks,
Simon
PS. A pity that the Offland Woodland and Wildlife Trust website you have linked to has to run an advert at the top of the lichen page for Moss, Algae and Lichen killers!