ENVT-1107-M01-2025-26 Landscape Design Technology 3 (week 1)

We learnt about the different types of trees and woodland sizes, learning how trees work. That trees are solar powered fountains that run on natural resources requiring only no serious man aid, that they have evolved for years so trees haven't changed for years significantly over 200 million years.

A comparison of a 56-million-year-old fossilized Ginkgo leaf with modern Ginkgo leaves, highlighting the evolutionary continuity of this ancient plant species.

The way tree roots also grow is really fascinating, they are basically like a wine glass and before we knew this we thought its sew itself into the ground, we learnt this from

great storm of 1987 UK years ago.

A man observes the massive root system of a large tree uprooted during the great storm of 1987, surrounded by fallen branches and leaves in an urban area.

The aftermath of the Great Storm of 1987: uprooted trees and exposed roots create a scene of destruction against an urban backdrop.

Trees are very important to the ecosystem of life, as of us humans need protection so does trees, from crown fencing to stem guard.

Black crown fencing surrounds a garden area, providing protection for young trees and plants in a lush, wooded landscape.

So what I learnt from the overall day is that tree are not just a must have in projects, a ecosystem that need to be kept and understood by many. Protect our beloved trees as they are the brush that paints our landscapes.

Rows of young saplings are protected by plastic tubes, supported by bamboo stakes, and planted along a lush green landscape, ensuring their growth and safety.