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Any knowledge please

taryn s
31/03/2016 20:37
Hello, I am doing some research and have a few questions about english tree's and there habitats. 1) What birds / animals rely on uk conifers and if so why ( food, shelter etc) ? 2) What tree's did you have in your gardens?
  • 11/04/2016 06:23

    The only birds I can think of which have much reliance on conifers are the Capercaillie & Crossbill. The capercaillie uses the needles as a winter food source.  There may be more.

    In general birds evolve to use the resources in their environmental niche as there are only three native conifers - Scots Pine Yew and Juniper it is unlikely many in the UK will rely much on conifers. Trees in my garden: One Birds Cherry Two Silver Birch One Whitebeam Three Hollies One Magnolia The neighbours Cypress hedge which forms a boundary Two ornamental Acers