Varieties of Leaves Leaves are the powerhouses of the hedgerow ecosystem, fixing the energy that everything depends on.  Although many are superficially similar, each species of plant has distinctive leaves reflecting their different evolutionary histories and the ecological pressures that … Continue reading →

Designing Keys Identifying the organisms we find in any habitat is essential to help us answer many questions about the habitat and the wider ecosystem. Keys are one of the simplest ways of doing this, and can be designed very … Continue reading →