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'Tramlines' - Rupert Whyte
This picture represents a reversal of history - much modern farmland has now been converted back into woodland. Taken at Foremark Park Farm, Ticknall.
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'Mighty oak frames the landscape' - Tony Hewitt
Seasons come and go. The oak sees them all in a 300 year life - continuity.
Taken in Hoar Cross, Needwood Forest, Staffordshire.
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'Years of experience' - Sarah Brooks
This photograph was taken at a ploughing match on the outskirts of Ashby in the summer of 2005.
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'Tracks through time' - Richard Uzzell
New and alternative crops continue to change the face of the Midlands Coalfields. Taken on arable farmland near Thornton village.
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'Peaceful scene' - Julian Price
As time goes by. Taken at Ulverscroft Grange, Copt Oak, Leicestershire
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'End of working life' - Nigel Atkins
Taken from a field off Burton Road, Oakthorpe
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'Bradgate Formation - rock wall with lichens' - Edwin Russell
A man-made stone wall sets a boundary, but lichens know no artificial boundary. Taken from the site of Blacksmith's Field, Markfield. OS grid ref. SK484109
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'Bluebell in a sea of dandelions' - Richard Uzzell
Open meadow and wild flowers across the old route of the Ashby Canal. Taken from fallow arable land between Newton Burgoland and Measham.
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Industrial Landscape |
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'Branston water park - reeds and industry' - Paddy Ruske
Old gravel workings still surrounded by industry but now a nature reserve with reed beds providing shelter, food and nesting material for a number of species. Taken at Branston water park near Burton-on-Trent.
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'Skeletons of the past' - Catherine Illsley
These are the remains of Ulverscroft watermill - left to go to ruin following the advent of more efficient power resources. The Mill is located between Newtown Linford and Ulverscroft.
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'Sparkling waters' - Patricia Hardy
An old reservoir giving enjoyment to fishermen and wildlife watchers alike.Taken from the south bank at Thornton Reservoir.
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'Where's all the steam gone?' - John Knight
Taken at the top of Swannington incline at what is now left of the boiler house.
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'Man rider at Snibston' - Barry Mutton
Despite the regrowth of the old colliery certain aspects of the colliery business can be seen slowly dying.
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'Old Mill new landscape' - Stefan Bulbaczynskyj
Representing how the land and its uses changed from milling to forest, this image was taken from a field looking towards Swannington Mill.
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'Tramway bridge - over and under' - Jean Statt
Taken at Ticknall Limeyards.
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'Wildlife Haven' - Jackie Lummis
Over a number of years nature has recolonised and softened this former clay extraction site with its own special mix of plants and trees. Taken from land off Pool Street, Church Gresley.
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Woodland Landscape |
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'Autumn colours' - Gavin Banns
This photograph was taken at New Lount Nature Reserve.
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'Autumn wonderland' - Julian Price
Taken at St. Denys' church, Ibstock
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'Autumn delight' - Ian McKinley
Representing woodland flora, this image was taken during a Timeframe workshop at Jackson's Bank.
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'Autumn at Staunton' - Barry Mutton
An autumn landscape indicating woodland and building within The National Forest. Open for visitors to enjoy. Taken at Staunton Harold.
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'Thinning poplars' - Sue Kendrick
The National Forest is more than aplayground for leisure seekers. It is a working and living environment providing jobs and opportunities. Apsect Forestry & Management, thinning poplars for The Poplar Tree Co. at Workman's Wood, Ibstock.
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'End' - Rupert Whyte
New growth in The Forest replaces old.
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'Infant woodland' - Rupert Whyte
A young woodland - heritage in the making for future generations to enjoy. Taken at Lamont Wood, Ticknall.
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'Old man of Calke' - Lesley Hextall
A rare ancient oak in Calke Abbey estate. Part of a previous forest landscape over the last 1000 years.
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Buildings & Routeways |
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'Autumn at Bradgate ruins' - Julian Price
Preservation of old buidings, taken at Bradgate Park.
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'Belvoir angel' - Stephen Saunders
Taken in the churchyard of St. John the Baptist church in Whitwick this photograph represents death and burial.
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'Sinai in scaffold' - Phillipa Wheatcroft
This image represents the stark contrast of repair and restoration against dereliction and decline. Taken at Sinai House, Shobnall.
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'My favourite bench' - Jason Wheeler
Taken at the stop off between Donisthorpe and Measham.
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'Secret garden'
This view makes me want to walk into the garden.
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'Simply perfect' - Kathryn Belfield
Perfectly simple and so inviting. Local people have worked on projects like this to provide easy access to The National Forest Woodlands. Taken at Jackson's Bank.
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'St. Helen's bluebells' - Richard Uzzell
Taken in the churchyard at St. Helen's church in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, this photograph represents nature in an urban environment.
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'Thirsty work'
This trough would have been used to water working horses.
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