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Common Oak (Quercus robur) stag head with dead branches protruding from leafy crown, habit, growing beside track in arable farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera) regenerating after fire in garrigue habitat, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of acorns, England, september

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) trunk, ancient tree growing in woodland, near Rila Monastery, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, may

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) close-up of leaves, changing to autumn colour, Powys, Wales. october

Common Oak (Quercus robur) coppiced trunk, growing in wooded meadow habitat, Tagamoisa Nature Reserve, Saaremaa Island, Estonia, may

Common Oak (Quercus robur) ancient tree, close-up of trunk and bole, in hedgerow at edge of pasture with melting snow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) sapling, growing on acid grassland, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) close-up of fallen leaf on moss covered stump, Powys, Wales, october

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) fallen branch on woodland floor, Kent, England, march

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) frost covered fallen leaves, Powys, Wales, november

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) rocky montane woodland habitat with river flowing through, Savica River, Triglav N. P
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) rocky montane woodland habitat with river flowing through, Savica River, Triglav N.P. Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of trunk with burr, growing in ancient woodland, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) close-up of leaves, in autumn colour, growing in snow covered woodland, Taconic Parkway, New York State, U.S.A. november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) and European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ancient woodland habitat with path, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) and Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) growing in alder carr wet woodland habitat, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) old pollard habit, growing in woodland, Knightwood Inclosure, New Forest N. P
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) old pollard habit, growing in woodland, Knightwood Inclosure, New Forest N.P. Hampshire, England, september

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) sunlight behind trunk in woodland, Powys, Wales, october

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) coppiced woodland in mist, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland habitat, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, may

Common Oak (Quercus robur) habit, mature trees growing in parkland habitat, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, may

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) fallen mast and leaves, on woodland floor, Slovenia, june

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of bark, Suffolk, England, october

California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii) close-up of fallen leaves and acorn cup, California, U. S. A. november
California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii) close-up of fallen leaves and acorn cup, California, U.S.A. november

Holm oak (Quercus ilex) tree trunk. Photographed in Upton Country Park, Dorset, UK, in May

Sweet chestnut spring growth
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) spring growth. New leaves sprouting on a sweet chestnut tree in spring. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Oak (Quercus sp. ) catkins
Oak (Quercus sp.) catkins. The catkins are the flowers of the plant. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) leaf on ground in autumn. Dorset, UK November 2010

Knopper gall on acorn. Close-up of two acorns from an Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) tree. The lower one has been infected by the parasitic larva of a gall wasp (Andricus quercuscalicis)

Twisted beech tree (Fagus sp. )
Twisted beech tree (Fagus sp.). Photographed in the Peak District National Park near Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, UK

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaves in autumn colour, abstract, London, England

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) windblown leaves in autumn colour, blurred movement, London, England

Laburnum and Copper Beech
A Laburnum (Golden Chain) tree of the Fabaceae family, seen here in full flower (bright yellow), with a Copper Beech or Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea) of the Fagaceae family in the background

Edible fruit on Sweet Chestnut tree - Douro Portugal
MAB-306 Edible fruit on Sweet Chestnut tree Douro, Portugal Castanea sativa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Fagaceae: A Glimpse into the Enchanting World of Ancient Beech and Oak Trees" Step into Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, and immerse yourself in the captivating realm of Fagaceae. Here, towering ancient beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand as silent witnesses to centuries gone by. Their majestic presence evokes a sense of awe and reverence for nature's enduring beauty. Venture further to Quercus suber, the cork oak forests that grace our planet. These remarkable trees not only provide us with cork but also serve as vital habitats for countless species, including the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) and whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus). In their branches, these birds find refuge and serenade us with their melodious songs. Travel across borders to Saxony, Germany, where beech forests in Erzgebirge enchant visitors with their ethereal charm. As dawn breaks over this European landscape, beams of sunlight pierce through the canopy illuminating a carpet of vibrant spring blooms beneath our feet. Closer to home in Gloucestershire lies an English oak tree (Quercus robur), adorned with early spring growth. Its fresh leaves symbolize renewal and remind us of nature's resilience even after harsh winters. In May at Peak District National Park in Cheshire, UK, a beech woodland awakens at dawn. The air is filled with a symphony of bird calls as wildlife emerges from slumber amidst this picturesque setting. April brings forth another spectacle - common oaks (Quercus robur) shedding pollen in Surrey. This natural phenomenon serves as a reminder that life continues its cycle unabatedly year after year. Buckholt Wood stands proudly among Cotswolds Commons; its dense foliage composed primarily of beech trees offers solace to those seeking tranquility.