I Stumbled Upon A Forgotten World . . .

[@micksmusicchannel]

Felling trees of this age is criminal vandalism isnt it. So much natural history can be erased in minutes. Thanks for sharing this joel 🙂👍

[@6360carolyn]

These trees are truly awesome. Just imagine if they could talk. They are amazing in their stature.

[@keithhanssen7413]

I had dozens of mature Beech trees on my property in Virginia. Their sinuous nature was lovely mixed with some American Holly. You’re right, the bright green was glorious in spring. Very large beautiful canopy. Their branches really stood out in the forest in heavy snow, too. Thanks for taking the time to show us these mature specimens.

[@littleacornslandscapes2935]

Been looking forward to this video since seeing your instagram post, thanks Joel.

[@eywasdaughter]

Faery trees! 🤩 I love ancient, gnarly trees covered in moss, ivy and ferns; what stories they could tell indeed! Thanks for sharing Joel and Happy New Year!🤗

[@coolstertothecore]

There's a small wood near me that used to be a quarry and I can stand looking at the roots of the beech trees clinging to the sheer rocks for ages.

[@rowanwhite3520]

Thank the Gods, the neighbor saved these trees!!!

[@CheshireCat6639]

Who doesn't love our beautiful trees, they hold so many secrets, sadly the new build estates pop one or two here and there,it's criminal ! Ty Joel another great vid 🎉🏡

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Agreed, and new planting is never a valid excuse for felling ancient and established trees to make way for houses, build AROUND them, it's not impossible. But, as we know, money talks. Thanks for your support and encouragement, best wishes - Joel

[@kevinking7860]

There’s an alley that runs along the back of our gardens that nobody ever uses and before we moved here the council at least 15 field maples down for really no reason they were very mature trees I planted trees at the end to make up for the loss Alder Birch cherry rowan and viburnum

[@NewMindGarden]

Nice video 🌷🌷

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you very much! Appreciated :)

[@UkAmphibians]

Great video Joel so much information shared there Thankyou 🐸💚🐸

[@Red_E_Read]

Joel, what is your view on the ivy that appears to strangle and weaken trees across the country please? Personally I think the Environmental Agency should have a program to mange this as at some time the trees are weakened so much they will collapse.

[@Dockdroid]

What do you mean "weaken"? Ivy is not parasitic. Ivy on trees provides a habitat and food source for a multitude of creatures. Unless its a small tree which can't support the weight or additional wind loading it shouldn't cause an issue.

[@Red_E_Read]

@@Dockdroid I agree with your main points; it is not parasitic and yes, it does provide habitat and a food source, but I have seen very seasoned trees just consumed by ivy and eventually are weakened as they (I guess) cannot produce enough leaves to support their existence. That said I am not an expert, not a tree surgeon, just observing nature.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

@Red_E_Read - Hi there, it can damage trees that are already quite weak, and it can be a detriment when it is allowed to grow in the crown, this is where the tree will glean most of the sunlight. Most trees will manage well and of course it is important for a lot of wildlife, but it's when it gets in the crown that it can cause damage, but over a long time. Hope this helps - best wishes, Joel

[@Red_E_Read]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Thanks for this.

[@hagechin]

Oops “one of the most beautiful trees in the ENGLISH landscape” in a lane in South Wales 😂. Easily done. I remember getting told off in Scottish cafe when I said “English breakfast”.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

I hadn't even realised I'd said that! I could use the excuse that I was referring to England's Beech... but I doubt I'd get away with it. That made me laugh about the Scottish cafe - hope you and yours are well. Best wishes, Joel

[@christianegrashof-charlton3815]

Wow, those trees are amazing! Could you do a clip about our British rainforests?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

I am hoping to do this! I hope to be doing a lot more work in Scotland and this would be an ideal place, but I will certainly do this as soon as I have the opportunity. Thank you for your encouragement and support - best wishes, Joel

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

Thank you for sharing these majestic trees. What stunning trees they are and thank goodness they were saved. Happy New year Joel.

[@chezelleconroy2951]

Thank you, these are just magnificent.

[@SisterDogmata]

Hey Joel! Amazing to see trees that old, So lucky they have been saved. We were always told as children that if you pray under a beech tree it go's straight to heaven! We're lucky to live out in the sticks a bit and go on walks where there are some very old listed trees. If I could live anywhere it would be in a wood! Best wishes.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi you! So sorry for not being able to keep up with everyone, back at work in Wales since 2nd Jan so it's been a bit pressing of late. But Happy New Year to you and yours, I do hope you're all keeping well. What a wonderful thing to tell children :) Best wishes, Joel

[@itsmewende]

They are just beautiful.!!

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Magnificent Joel! I have learned a lot, thanks. Right, time for a coffee 😊

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Mark, so sorry for the delay in responding, back at work from 2nd Jan and just trying to catch up with everyone. I haven't forgotten that I need to visit and see your fantastic allotment and pond, hopefully I'll be in the area soon but in Wales at the moment and then Scotland for a few weeks. No rest for the wicked etc! Hope you and yours are keeping well and that the new year is treating you kindly. Best wishes, as always - Joel

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

No worries Joel; life is busy! It’s just wonderful watching your projects so please don’t worry. On the scale of things my 2 x 3m pond is tiny 😂. All the best.

[@Dockdroid]

Did the local man apply to the local authority to have them TPOd? Doesn't have to be the landowner to request registration I believe.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

I think he has, it was only a relatively brief chat and they were so overjoyed that someone else had noticed the beauty and importance of these trees, but I believe he did mention TPOs. I'm back working in the area so if I see them again I'll certainly ask and encourage it. Thank you, and best wishes - Joel

[@nickiramsay2421]

Such beautiful gnarly trees. I have to say I absolutely love going to my local beech wood, you just can’t beat the orange glow on a sunny autumn day as the sun shines through the canopy 😍🍂🍂 Thanks for sharing Joel 😊

[@williammallender8391]

Not so many beech around in Sweden. But a favourite walk for my old airedale, many years ago, was Brickhill Woods South of Milton Keynes, full of beautiful beeches and the special Grey and green light that seems to pervade such places. Thanks for another super video.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi William, when I'm next Milton Keynes way (I work countrywide) I'll be sure to check this out and hopefully they will still be there. So glad you enjoyed this, hope you and yours are keeping well. Best wishes, Joel

[@brynapizzo]

Breathtakingly beautiful! I have never seen anything like these in the States. Thank you!❤

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you, so glad that you enjoyed this - it was something I just had to share with everyone. Best wishes, Joel

[@dinkydog56]

Would any Ivy growing around it eventually be a problem?

[@89calibre]

Hey Joel, here in Germany in a region called Eifel (right at the border to Belgium) they have a lot of beech hedges. They are everywhere dividing pastures or properties and some are over 6 meters tall. Really amazing.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Wow, that sounds wonderful. I saw another ancient row of trees that were once hedging, but allowed to grow as they wished through lack of human intervention over the years and you're right, they really are amazing. Best wishes, Joel

[@andylunt7435]

Excellent! Thank you. I often wondered what a matured untended beech hedge looked like. The video showed me the first example of that, I have seen 👍🏻

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

You're very welcome Andy, so glad that it was helpful, I visited Scotland recently and saw another one, allowed to grow as it wished due to neglect. It's amazing what can happen when "we" don't interfere! Best wishes, Joel

[@jamescunningham1973]

amazing trees Joel,3 to 500 yrs old,wow,theyve been through it

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Magnificent trees! Thank you.

[@D-H-D]

Hey Joel, take a stroll down the canal Nantes - Brest. The beeches are not ancient but they truly are magnificent and immense.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Noted! Thank you, I hope to be in France again this year and will certainly check this area out, really appreciated. Best wishes, Joel

[@george-1961]

Seeing them first on your twitter page had me in awe of them. Now seeing them on KZbin has blown that awe factor out the way. So impressive Joel. The wildlife they support is fantastic to see up close. Thank you for sharing with us Joel 👏👌😊

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

Absolutely stunning, where I live in Tasmania we have Huon Pine trees and Beech (fagus), there is a magic in these beautiful, ancient trees, what a joy to be able to spend time with them

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Wow, so pleased that this reached Tasmania! I just googled Huon Pine, they truly are magnificent - hopefully one day I'll see these in person. Sorry for the delay in responding, just trying to catch up with everyone. Best wishes to you and yours - Joel

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton the Huon Pine is one of the oldest living organisms on earth, incredible trees in Tasmania

[@blue2mato312]

@@LeeJahn-ih9xu I think I have heard about them! I must look them up. Love our native pine trees in Norway since spending all summers growing up at our cottage on a little pine hill.

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

@@blue2mato312 your so lucky 🍀

[@blue2mato312]

@@LeeJahn-ih9xu Yes I am. Thank you so much for reminding me ♥️

[@katymay2611]

That's absolutely amazing 🙂❤

[@davidcobb8422]

Thanks

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you David, so much - apologies for the delay in acknowledging you but I've been back at work in Wales since 2nd Jan so just trying to catch up with everyone. I really do appreciate your generosity. Best wishes, Joel

[@keithroberts42]

I love these ancient trees, becoming a bit of a dendrophile. If only people would remember how long these amazing structures have been here, and how long they took to grow and not be so hasty to fell them. I’ve seen instances where trees have been carefully moved rather than destroyed, but I suppose that’s not easy to achieve in many cases. Thanks for sharing Joel. Regards Keith

[@ChopsyMiche]

Oh what beautiful trees. Absolutely astonishing really. They look like a work of art, and I just simply love how the moss, lichen and ivy make a home for themselves on those adorable trees. I love trees so very much, there is something so very magical and breathtaking about trees. Just up the road from me is a small woodland. it's privately owned and what I love is the fact that nobody goes in there and it is absolutely left to nature to take care of. It's absolutely priceless💚 Thank you for sharing Joel, this was wonderful. Until next time🌻

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hello and Happy New Year! Wonderfully written again and yes there are some brilliant pockets of private land that are just left as nature intended. Hope you and yours are well, best wishes - Joel

[@ChopsyMiche]

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Happy New Year Joel. May it be full of all of your favourite things🐝🦋🐞🐛🦗🐸🦎🦜🦔🐿🪺🌻🪻🌲 May you have a blessed year🤗

[@charlotteseden9303]

Great trees Joel. I was wondering why you were so quiet. I didn't see new videos coming out. Glad your'e ok and lookimg forward to new ones. Take care.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Charlotte, so glad you enjoyed this. Some pretty bad news early in the New Year so have been caught up with stuff and trying to keep up. More to come though, I promise :) Hope you and yours are well, best wishes - Joel

[@charlotteseden9303]

Sorry to hear that. Looking forward to what's coming🤗@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton

[@fionasaunders7646]

My late father had us collect the old leaf mold from under the beech trees on Pitrodrie estate in Aberdeenshire, for top dressing his flower beds, I was always afraid of being caught by the factor ….. 🍂🐿 ,

[@_Fornad]

The audio in this video is all in my right ear. It's a shame because it's an interesting topic

[@Cringeage]

What they lack in height they make up for in girth. Me too man me too.

[@janiedunn637]

❤ watching this. The 🌲 have a lot of caricature.

[@Polofr0g900]

Thank you! 🥦

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad you're enjoying the channel, lots more to come - best wishes, Joel

[@blue2mato312]

You found the Entwives!

[@kevinking7860]

Thanks

[@AmirsAllotment]

It’s absolutely incredible, just appreciating how magnificent they are. Thats a beautiful landscape you have discovered Joel

[@johntimbrell]

Not really that rare. I call to mind the ones above Sidmouth. The ones near the Wellington Monument. The ones between Lynton and Porlock. The ones at Coleton Raleigh caused a furore when they were recently felled.