Australian native Asplenium (Bird's Nest Ferns) growing high in the trees in the Wollumbin National Park in northern New South Wales. These plants draw nutrients from composting leaves which fall in the centre of the plant which is also where their new foliage generates from.

Famous, enchanting and highly toxic, Fly agaric is the home of fairies and magical creatures and a lover of birch woodland, where it helps trees by transferring nutrients into their roots, but if eaten can cause hallucinations and psychotic reactions.

Native to the UK, it grows in woodland and heathland on light soils among birch, pine or spruce.

Fly agaric is poisonous and infamous for its psychoactive and hallucinogenic properties, but reports of human deaths are extremely rare. It was traditionally used as an insecticide. The cap was broken up and sprinkled into saucers of milk. It's known to contain ibotenic acid, which both attracts and kills flies – which gave it its name.

Scientific name: Amanita muscaria.

So pleased to find this on one of Marnie and my walks. I didn't have my 'proper' camera with me so used my mobile phone.

~ Edited in Topaz Studio - no actual 'texture' and actually, the original is alright but can't resist trying for better ! I'm sure you know the feeling ! ~

Thanks so much, as always, for your comments and just for looking - autumn is REALLY here now in our northern climes.

The river silently transports nutrients from the rainforests to the sea, feeding the Great Barrier Reef

Broomrape has no chlorophyl, the green 'pigment' that allows plants to make nutrients on which to live. So it has to get them elsewhere; thus Orobanche 'preys' (hence the name 'rape') on a range of roots of other plants to sustain itself. In the process, though, it remains 'albino', very white indeed in the green atmosphere of the dunes at this time of the year.

There are now lots of small stands of Broomrape in the Dune Reserve to the west of Castricum, north of Amsterdam. I find them a bit uncanny, even ghostlike, and wonder what they look like under a full Moon...

This little butterfly was puddling on the banks of the Little Patuxent River. Many butterflies sip from wet soil and mud puddles to gain important nutrients and minerals.

Ellicott City, Maryland

"Mud-puddling, or simply puddling, is a behaviour most conspicuous in butterflies, but occurs in other animals as well, mainly insects; they seek out certain moist substances such as rotting plant matter, mud and carrion and they suck up the fluid. Where the conditions are suitable conspicuous insects such as butterflies commonly form aggregations on wet soil, dung or carrion. From the fluids they obtain nutrients such as salts and amino acids that play various roles in their physiology, ethology and ecology."

Text from Wikipedia.

Rio Mutum - Barão de Melgaço - Brasil

Some butterflies getting salt and other nutrients from sweat on my hand. This photo was taken while exploring NF-29 in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington State.

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The province of Nan is located in the north of Thailand and borders Laos. It is one of the lesser known provinces of Thailand, but is known for its natural beauty. Rice planting is one important agricultural activity in Thailand and it is part of the country's culture and traditions. The rice planting process in Thailand starts with preparing the soil. The farmers plow the soil to loosen it and provide it with nutrients. Then the rice seeds are planted in separate beds. After the seeds have germinated, the young rice plants are planted on the rice fields. These rice fields are usually arranged in terraces to better manage the water and ensure even irrigation. Planting rice is usually done manually, where the farmers manually put the rice plant into the ground. After planting, the fields are usually immersed in water to protect the rice plants from weeds and pests. After about 4 to 6 months, the rice is fully grown and ready to be harvested. After harvesting, the rice grains are washed and dried before being stored or sold at the market. Rice is an important source of food in Thailand and is used in many dishes from curries to fried rice dishes.

We were warmly welcomed to the enchanting farm stay ฮ้างนาตาจันทร์ in Pua, nestled in the middle of vast rice fields. As we immersed ourselves in the soothing atmosphere of Doi Phu Kha National Park, our senses were pampered with the lush green splendor of nature. It was a true oasis of serenity, where we could settle down and completely relax. The mornings started with a gentle breeze that greeted us as we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with fresh local produce. In the afternoon we cooled down at the nearby Tat Luang waterfall, a majestic waterfall that let its cool water flow into beautiful pools. In the evening, the moonlight lit up the rice fields like an enchanting spectacle. We basked in the stillness of the night, surrounded by a symphony of crickets and the soothing sounds of nature.

De provincie Nan is gelegen in het noorden van Thailand en grenst aan Laos. Het is één van de minder bekende provincies van Thailand, maar staat bekend om zijn natuurlijke schoonheid. Rijstplanten is één belangrijke landbouwactiviteit in Thailand en het is een onderdeel van de cultuur en de tradities van het land. Het proces van rijstplanten in Thailand begint met het voorbereiden van de grond. De boeren ploegen de grond om deze los te maken en te voorzien van voedingsstoffen. Vervolgens worden de rijstzaden in aparte bedden geplant. Nadat de zaden zijn ontkiemd, worden de jonge rijstplantjes uitgeplant op de rijstvelden. Tijdens het planten van de rijst worden de deelnemers vermaakt met muziek en zang, en wordt er vaak eten en drinken gedeeld. Bij het samen rijst planten komen de lokale gemeenschappen bij elkaar om samen rijst te planten. Dit is niet alleen een manier om de rijstoogst te voltooien, maar ook een gelegenheid om de sociale banden binnen de gemeenschap te versterken. Na ongeveer 4 tot 6 maanden is de rijst volgroeid en klaar om geoogst te worden. We werden hartelijk verwelkomd in de betoverende boerderijaccommodatie ฮ้างนาตาจันทร์ in Pua, gelegen te midden van uitgestrekte rijstvelden. Terwijl we ons onderdompelden in de rustgevende sfeer van het Doi Phu Kha National Park, werden onze zintuigen verwend met de weelderige groene pracht van de natuur. Het was een ware oase van sereniteit, waar we konden neerstrijken en volledig ontspannen. De ochtenden begonnen met een zacht briesje dat ons begroette terwijl we genoten van een heerlijk ontbijt met verse streekproducten. In de namiddag vonden we verkoeling bij de nabijgelegen Tat Luang waterval, een majestueuze waterval die zijn koele water in fraaie poelen liet stromen. 's Avonds verlichtte het maanlicht de rijstvelden als een betoverend schouwspel. We koesterden ons in de stilte van de nacht, omringd door een symfonie van krekels en het rustgevende geluid van de natuur..

Dried orange peels can be used in sweet dessert cooking or Chinese medicine as it has more nutrients than the fruit

after the storm - the water is not polluted, this is the result of the storm washing the nutrients such as plankton into the shore........black volcanic sand beach

Aureolaria pedicularia is a plant that gets some of its nutrients from perennial trees of the genus Quercus (oaks). Blooming from May to October.

Columbia. South Carolina. USA

It's called a Blood Bee. But that's a reference only to its color. Bee blood is very different from that of vertebrates like ourselves (even that of Frogs!). Our blood in varying shades of red carries oxygen to burn sugars and give us energy. Bee blood doesn't transport gases like oxygen, only nutrients and such. Oxygen is supplied to our flying beastie through spiracles and tracheal tubes. Moreover, Bees don't have veins and arteries; their pale blood circulates freely within that exoskeleton.

'Ah!', you might object! 'When I kill a fly the death patch is reddish!' Well, that color in fact comes from its eyes not its blood. And the red of squashed mosquitoes is, of course, our own blood.

So 'Blood Bee' merely in a metaphorical sense.

Here it's on Oenanthe crocata, Water Dropwort, just now coming into flower in the Hortus. It can be used for Bloodless Death... (www.flickr.com/photos/87453322@N00/27499241967/in/photoli...).

Actinocephalus is a genus of plants in the Eriocaulaceae family.

These plants typically thrive in nutrient-poor, sunny environments, such as rocky fields and high-altitude grasslands.

The common name is "Semprevivas."

Conceição do Mato Dentro, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Not pretty, but healthy. I eat a couple every day.

They are considered a superfood because they are high in several nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which may provide health benefits ranging from improved digestion to a reduced risk of disease.

For Macro Mondays theme "Wrinkled"

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Primula elatior, the oxlip is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to nutrient-poor and calcium-rich damp woods and meadows throughout Europe, with northern borders in Denmark and southern parts of Sweden, eastwards to the Altai Mountains and on the Kola Peninsula in Russia.

It is a herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial plant growing to 30 cm tall with a rosette of leaves. It produces light yellow flowers in spring, in clusters of 10-30 together on a single stem.

It may be confused with the closely related cowslip (Primula veris), which has a similar general appearance, although P. veris has smaller, bell-shaped, bright yellow flowers (and red dots inside the flower), and a corolla tube without folds. The leaves of P. veris are more spade-shaped than P. elatior.

Pieris brassicae, the large white, also called cabbage butterfly, cabbage white and cabbage moth.

Lavender flowers with their wonderful perfume and color are attractive to many beneficial insects and provide necessary nutrients for wildlife.

Dozens of Eastern Tiger Swallowtails (Papilio glaucus) and a single Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) gather nutrients on the ground.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Orobanche gracilis Sm, erva-toira-ensanguentada, pútegas-de-raposa.

Parasita nas Fabaceae, Retama sphaerocarpa, piorno e Cytisus, giestas,....

As Orobanche não possuem clorofila, alimentando-se de outras plantas, parasita que se instala nas raízes da planta hospedeira e daí retira os nutrientes necessários à sua sobrevivência,......

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I am fascinated by some of the Tree roots I come across on my walks. Especially when you can see them above the surface like these. They are the veins that provide all the nutrients and water the tree requires, but much more.

There are five types of Tree roots, each of them developing at different stages of the Tree’s life:

1.Tap roots: Every tree starts with a tap root that provides stability and absorption. Over time, other roots outgrow the taproot. Most taproots don’t continue to grow ever more deeply because deep soils lack the oxygen and nutrients that roots need to survive.

2.Lateral roots: Lateral roots grow outwards right under the soil surface. They absorb a lot of water and nutrients as well as anchoring the tree.

3.Oblique/heart roots: Oblique roots, also known as heart roots, grow at a diagonal and have the same function as lateral roots.

4.Sinker roots: Sinker roots grow downwards from the lateral roots to a depth of several feet. There, lateral roots take advantage of any water and nutrients deeper in the soil in addition to increasing tree stability.

5.Fine roots: All the root types aforesaid can give rise to fine roots, which is where water and nutrients are directly absorbed. They also house mycorrhizae, which are fungal partnerships that increase root absorption capacity.

An interesting tale came to me some time ago that I am sure many of us can take a life lesson from. It tells of how trees push their roots down deeper when located in stormy areas. Their deeper roots helps them to withstand the elements. And there’s good advice for us all. Whatever your belief, put your roots down deep so when you face whatever life throws at you, you'll still be standing firm!

For more information for any Dendrophiles (Tree Lovers) out there: aplustree.com/3-types-of-tree-root-systems/

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Japanese anemones.

I'm taking a break from posting "autumn in the hills" shots to a photo taken yesterday from our back garden. But more "fall" pictures will follow shortly.

Our garden has recently been subjected to a massive climate change when our neighbour removed a very large ash tree which shaded 90% of our garden. This was great in the height of summer but it did hog much of the soil nutrients and the limited rain and watering we get here. Now that its gone, we're having to rethink the whole place and already seeing amazing autumn growth in our roses and many of our existing plants. Good news is that we can now choose to plant more sun-loving flowers like these beautiful japanese windflowers. These do prefer a bit of afternoon shade but are protected from all-day full sun by our roses.

They certainly live up to their "windflower" name. The only issue trying to macro photograph them is getting the blighters to stay still for long enough for an in-focus shot. This is one of the better results.

The staple food of Ghana. I was once given a giant one as a gift. They are high in carbohydrates and unfortunately very low in nutrients.

Apparently dodder steals more than just water and nutrients from their hosts. They also steal genetic material. The movement of genetic material from the genome of one organism into the genome of another is called "horizontal gene transfer" and it is surprisingly common in nature. Microbes like bacteria do it all the time and more and more we are finding examples in more complex organisms like plants.

Dodder are obligate parasites. They produce no chlorophyl nor any roots. Instead, they tap into their hosts vascular tissues via specialized structures on their stems called haustoria

One of those amazing desert trees that somehow manages to extract enough water and nutrients from sandstone to survive, maybe even thrive.

Happy Tree-mendous Tuesday!

The rust-colored plumage not only adds to the bird's aesthetic allure but also provides insights into the Lammergeier's behavior. These magnificent raptors are known for their distinctive appearance, often displaying a reddish tint due to their unique grooming habits. Lammergeiers are renowned for bathing in iron oxide-laden soil and rocks, a behavior believed to serve various purposes, including strengthening their feathers and possibly exhibiting dominance or attracting mates.

The Spanish Pyrenees provide an ideal habitat for these impressive birds. Lammergeiers, also known as bearded vultures, play a crucial role in the ecosystem as scavengers, primarily feeding on bones. Their presence is indicative of a healthy and balanced ecosystem, as they contribute to the natural recycling of nutrients in the environment.

Despite their essential role, Lammergeiers face conservation challenges, including habitat loss and human disturbance. Conservation efforts in the Spanish Pyrenees are vital to ensure the continued well-being of these magnificent birds and the preservation of their unique behaviors, such as the rust-hued plumage acquired through their distinctive iron oxide baths. This image not only captures the beauty of the Lammergeier but also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving their habitats for future generations.

African Elephant digestive systems are quite inefficient; they only digest about 25% of what they eat. Dung beetles feed on feces, recycling the nutrients and are quite important to the ecosystem.

These little berries are packed with nutrients. They are also about 85% water, and an entire cup contains only 84 calories, with 21.5 grams of carbohydrates.

Hooray for blueberries.

Gosh, I sure love koalas. Can't help but think about all the ones that are in danger in Australia right now. God bless them! FYI....Koalas can sleep up to 18 hours a day. Despite the rumors, koalas don't get high or drugged out on eucalyptus leaves. It is because the leaves are so low in nutrients that koalas need more sleep than most animals which basically helps them to conserve energy.

The lake is home to numerous native species of trout, and other game fish. Catchable species include, but are not limited to - westslope cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, bull trout, lake trout, Lake Superior whitefish, mountain whitefish, kokanee salmon, and suckers. However, the lake is nutrient-poor and is not considered a prime fishing destination. Grizzly bears, black bear, moose, and mule deer are found in many places near the lake but are most common on the north shore. The lake is surrounded by a dense coniferous forest dominated by various species of spruce, fir, and larch.

Mushrooms are fungi which are further classified as saprophytes. Saprophytes live on decaying plant matter and dead wood. They break it down until carbon dioxide and minerals remain. They are an essential link in the food chain because they convert the organic matter from decomposed or diseased organisms into inorganic substances. In doing so, they provide the necessary nutrients for green plants.

Masked Bees are really quite small and proportionately they can't carry very much. So in order to have greater lading capacity they will blow nectar bubbles; the water of those bubbles will evaporate in the bright Sun leaving their nutrients for Bee's lighter and more efficient load.

Here's Hylaeus signatus on its favorite flower, Reseda lutea or Yellow Mignonette. There are lots of specific Hylaeus Bees that can be distinguished by the shape of their masks. A recent field guide to Bees gives a plate with the various shapes for identification: Veldgids Bijen voor Nederland en Vlaanderen (2017) by Steven Falk.

The left top inset has an intricate and tiny Mignonette flower; lower right the entire Bee.

In the Swamp ecosystem all things are recycled. Hers some old logs are decaying, putting their elements back into the nutrient cycle.

What grew from the Soil, Falls back on the soil for new nutrient. Nature wastes not there want

The genus Xanthorrhoea, more commonly known as the grass tree, is an iconic plant that epitomizes the Australian bush in its ability to live in poor nutrient soils and respond to wildfire.

Wikipedia.org

In this area, where lava layers cover the land and the soil layer is shallow, beech trees branch out several meters above the ground and spread their branches in all directions. This is to facilitate photosynthesis through the leaves. When the branches grow large, the weight they bear is so great that when they can no longer withstand strong winds, they eventually break at the base. The broken branches return to the soil, and any seeds that are fortunate enough to germinate there will obtain the nutrients and grow. There is no waste in nature.

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直下に溶岩層が覆い土壌層が浅い当地では, ブナの樹は地上数ｍで枝分かれして四方八方に枝幹が拡がります。葉による光合成を図る為です。枝幹が大きく伸びると掛かるモーメントは強大なので, 強風に耐えられなく成ると, 遂には根元で折れます。折れた太い枝は土壌に還って行きますが, 運よく其処で発芽した種子は栄養を得て育ちます。然し最近は増え過ぎた鹿が若芽を食べて仕舞います。一方, 食害の無い馬酔木はブナの森をどんどん侵蝕して行きます。

Helemano, Oahu, Hawaii

An nutrient-rich, red-dirt grown pineapple flourishing in infrared light.

Hubo un tiempo en el que, en un recóndito lugar del planeta, nació y creció un gran árbol con raíces inmensas, ramas exuberantes y frutos ricos en nutrientes para las personas y animales. Tal era su tamaño que cientos de especies de aves se alimentaban de los frutos de su copa y los hombres acudían para tomar semillas y trasplantar pequeños ejemplares para dar de comer a sus familias. Además de alimento, también les proporcionaba un fuerte poder de regeneración y de longevidad.

El Árbol de la Vida tenía un guardián que apuntaba todo lo acontecido alrededor y actuaba de moderador en caso de incidentes.

Pero un pueblo guerrero se enteró de las propiedades del Árbol y acudió para arrancar las raíces y llevarlo a sus tierras con la intención de arrebatar a toda la humanidad la gratuidad de aquella fuente de vida y hacerla suya, cobrando en oro y plata a todo aquel que deseara tomar de sus frutos.

Los dioses creadores del Árbol de la Vida se enfurecieron por la avaricia, el egoísmo y la violencia de estos guerreros y provocaron la muerte instantánea de las raíces y semillas. Un rayo de fuego redució a cenizas aquella magnífica planta que había alimentado y dado vida a tantas especies en la Tierra.

Las comunidades situadas cerca del emplazamiento sagrado, convocaron a los dioses para rogarles piedad con aquellos quienes fueron siempre respetuosos con el Árbol de la Vida. Los dioses fueron bondadosos y ordenaron a una bandada de pájaros que hiciesen resurgir las semillas de las cenizas provocadas por aquel rayo de fuego, esparciéndolas por todos los rincones de la Tierra. De este modo todos los habitantes podían alimentarse de los ricos frutos de estas especies vegetales, pero ninguno de ellos poseía la capacidad de regeneración y longevidad del original Árbol de la Vida.

De este modo, los dioses realizaron una promesas a los habitantes: concederían las propiedades regenerativas y de vida a los frutos de aquellos árboles cuando los hombres tuvieran el corazón limpio y fueran capaces de ser solidarios los unos con los otros.

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What grew from the Soil, Falls back on the soil for new nutrient. Nature wastes not there want

The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.

Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.

The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.

The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red.[6] These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.

Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.

It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.

Isn't nature neat?! You couldn't make this stuff up, as the saying goes. Also known as the scrambled egg slime mold, this strange fungus spreads itself out like an amoeba as it searches for nutrients to salvage from grass leaves or detritus on the ground.

Nature at its best both in eye appeal & healthy nutrients! Happy weekend my friends, enjoy, be happy =)

Mikumi National Park / Tanganyika / Tanzania

No disaster! These are controlled fires. Savannah vegetation is adapted to natural fires. Controlled burning removes old, dry grass, which enriches the soil with nutrients and promotes the growth of fresh grass. Targeted, controlled burning during the dry season reduces the accumulation of combustible material. This lowers the risk of devastating, uncontrolled bush fires. Many plant and animal species in the savannah depend on periodic fires to maintain their habitat. Some plants only germinate after a fire, and certain animal species benefit from the newly created open spaces. Fire can also reduce parasites and pathogens that accumulate in old plant material, thereby improving animal health.

Keine Katastrophe! Es handelt sich um kontrollierte Brände. Die Savannenvegetation ist an natürliche Brände angepasst. Durch kontrolliertes Abbrennen wird altes, trockenes Gras entfernt, was den Boden mit Nährstoffen anreichert und das Wachstum von frischem Gras fördert. Durch gezieltes, kontrolliertes Brennen in der Trockenzeit wird die Ansammlung von brennbarem Material reduziert. Das verringert das Risiko von verheerenden, unkontrollierten Buschfeuern. Viele Pflanzen- und Tierarten der Savanne sind auf periodische Brände angewiesen, um ihren Lebensraum zu erhalten. Einige Pflanzen keimen erst nach einem Feuer, und bestimmte Tierarten profitieren von den neu entstandenen offenen Flächen. Feuer kann zudem Parasiten und Krankheitserreger reduzieren, die sich in altem Pflanzenmaterial ansammeln, und so die Gesundheit von Tieren verbessern.

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Sometimes humans have to be excluded from nature to let it flourish.

Single exposure. Photographed through a gate that was locked.

Nature conservation area with in the background the first row of dunes. It is a nature restoration project in the dune fringe-zone of a former tulip field in the vicinity of Wassenaar / The Netherlands.

Background info:

Because of their transitional position in between the nutrient poor, dry dunes and the nutrient rich, wet polder-area, dune fringe-zones are rich in natural gradients and subsequently they show a high variety in, often rare, plant species. Due to the intensive use of coastal sand dunes for drink water production, logging and pine planting severe desiccation occurred. Further deterioration of the dune fringe-zone was caused by sand extraction; often followed by flattening and manuring the area for flower bulb cultivation. Thus, natural dune fringe-zones have almost completely disappeared in The Netherlands. Parts of the inner dune fringes have been restored by sod cutting (followed by a grazing or mowing regime), other parts by opening up forests and where possible restoring old dune streams.

From Bjørn van den Boom, Kees Bruin & Harrie van der Hagen: Restoring natural dune fringe-zones in The Netherlands: natuurtijdschriften.nl/download?type=document&docid=5...

Mikumi National Park / Tanganyika / Tanzania

No disaster! These are controlled fires. Savannah vegetation is adapted to natural fires. Controlled burning removes old, dry grass, which enriches the soil with nutrients and promotes the growth of fresh grass. Targeted, controlled burning during the dry season reduces the accumulation of combustible material. This lowers the risk of devastating, uncontrolled bush fires. Many plant and animal species in the savannah depend on periodic fires to maintain their habitat. Some plants only germinate after a fire, and certain animal species benefit from the newly created open spaces. Fire can also reduce parasites and pathogens that accumulate in old plant material, thereby improving animal health.

Keine Katastrophe! Es handelt sich um kontrollierte Brände. Die Savannenvegetation ist an natürliche Brände angepasst. Durch kontrolliertes Abbrennen wird altes, trockenes Gras entfernt, was den Boden mit Nährstoffen anreichert und das Wachstum von frischem Gras fördert. Durch gezieltes, kontrolliertes Brennen in der Trockenzeit wird die Ansammlung von brennbarem Material reduziert. Das verringert das Risiko von verheerenden, unkontrollierten Buschfeuern. Viele Pflanzen- und Tierarten der Savanne sind auf periodische Brände angewiesen, um ihren Lebensraum zu erhalten. Einige Pflanzen keimen erst nach einem Feuer, und bestimmte Tierarten profitieren von den neu entstandenen offenen Flächen. Feuer kann zudem Parasiten und Krankheitserreger reduzieren, die sich in altem Pflanzenmaterial ansammeln, und so die Gesundheit von Tieren verbessern.

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What nutrients there are to be found in these dried up trees I can't imagine. And those thorns are viciously sharp (I have the scars to prove it) and about an inch long. Still, if that's all there is to eat...

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The province of Nan is located in the north of Thailand and borders Laos. It is one of the lesser known provinces of Thailand, but is known for its natural beauty. Rice planting is one important agricultural activity in Thailand and it is part of the country's culture and traditions. The rice planting process in Thailand starts with preparing the soil. The farmers plow the soil to loosen it and provide it with nutrients. Then the rice seeds are planted in separate beds. After the seeds have germinated, the young rice plants are planted on the rice fields. These rice fields are usually arranged in terraces to better manage the water and ensure even irrigation. Planting rice is usually done manually, where the farmers manually put the rice plant into the ground. After planting, the fields are usually immersed in water to protect the rice plants from weeds and pests. After about 4 to 6 months, the rice is fully grown and ready to be harvested. After harvesting, the rice grains are washed and dried before being stored or sold at the market. Rice is an important source of food in Thailand and is used in many dishes from curries to fried rice dishes.

Planting rice together is an important tradition in Thailand and often seen as a social activity. This process is called "กฤษณา หรือ งานกฤษณา" in Thai and is usually performed between May and July, during the rainy season. When planting rice together, the local communities come together to plant rice together. This is not only a way to complete the rice harvest, but also an opportunity to strengthen social bonds within the community. The process of planting rice together usually starts with choosing a suitable location and preparing the soil. Then the rice is planted in separate beds. The young rice plants are then planted in the rice fields by the community participants, who usually work in rows. During the rice planting, participants are entertained with music and singing, and food and drink are often shared. This creates a festive atmosphere and contributes to strengthening community ties. It is an important tradition that is still carried on in many parts of Thailand. The above place is next to Wat Sri Mongkhon. You can walk along the bamboo bridge. The surrounding area has corn fields. making it possible to see the greenery of nature suitable for sitting and chilling. A night's sleep in the hut is also possible. The drinks here are rich in flavor. The owner is friendly. There is also a charcoal foot bath and a fish spa. Photo of a bamboo hut of Hug Na Nan Cafe next to the Wat Si Mongkol in province Nan.

De provincie Nan is gelegen in het noorden van Thailand en grenst aan Laos. Het is één van de minder bekende provincies van Thailand, maar staat bekend om zijn natuurlijke schoonheid. Rijstplanten is één belangrijke landbouwactiviteit in Thailand en het is een onderdeel van de cultuur en de tradities van het land. Het proces van rijstplanten in Thailand begint met het voorbereiden van de grond. De boeren ploegen de grond om deze los te maken en te voorzien van voedingsstoffen. Vervolgens worden de rijstzaden in aparte bedden geplant. Nadat de zaden zijn ontkiemd, worden de jonge rijstplantjes uitgeplant op de rijstvelden. Deze rijstvelden zijn meestal ingedeeld in terrassen om het water beter te kunnen beheren en te zorgen voor een gelijkmatige irrigatie. Het planten van rijst wordt meestal handmatig gedaan, waarbij de boeren het rijstplantje met de hand in de grond steken. Tijdens het planten van de rijst worden de deelnemers vermaakt met muziek en zang, en wordt er vaak eten en drinken gedeeld. Na het planten worden de velden meestal ondergedompeld in water om de rijstplanten te beschermen tegen onkruid en ongedierte. Bij het samen rijst planten komen de lokale gemeenschappen bij elkaar om samen rijst te planten. Dit is niet alleen een manier om de rijstoogst te voltooien, maar ook een gelegenheid om de sociale banden binnen de gemeenschap te versterken. Na ongeveer 4 tot 6 maanden is de rijst volgroeid en klaar om geoogst te worden. Bovenstaande plaats ligt naast Wat Sri Mongkhon. Je kunt langs de bamboebrug lopen. In deze omgeving zijn er rijst- en maïsvelden, waardoor het mogelijk is om het groen van de natuur te zien en hiervan te genieten door er te zitten en te ontspannen. Een nachtje slapen in de hut is ook mogelijk. De drankjes zijn hier rijk van smaak. De eigenaar is vriendelijk. Er is ook een houtskoolvoetenbad en een visspa. Foto van een bamboehut van Hug Na Nan Cafe naast de Wat Si Mongkol in de provincie Nan.

nutrient rich food for birds over the winter months

Explored October 8, 2021

In order to survive, trees need the following resources: nutrients, sunlight, water, air, and space. The availability of some basic resources can be limited, so trees compete with each other to meet their needs. I'm sure this one just wants to scare the others.

(Spanish: Para poder sobrevivir los arboles necesitan de estos recursos: nutrientes, luz del sol, agua, aire y espacio para crecer. Y cuando la disposición de estos básicos recursos es limitada, los arboles compiten entre ellos para poder suplir sus necesidades. Este de seguro ha recurrido en asustar a los otros).

(Location: Lake Runnymede Conservation Area, St. Cloud, Florida).

(Camera: Canon 6D, Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM).

This image from my Album: Florida Woodlands..

Bromeliad - Aechmea fasciata (Variegata) - Aechmea fasciata (Variegata)

"This beautiful bromeliad has a stunning, large, tousled bloom: with pink bracts and blue flower petals, appearing in late summer or early autumn and lasting for many months. It has dark green leaves with silver banding.

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their roots are little more than supports or hold-fasts. Their leaves do most of the work. The leaves form a tank to collect and hold moisture. These tanks also catch the leaves discarded by the trees towering over them. As the detritus decays, the bromeliad leaves absorb the nutrients. Bromeliads are adapted to making do with few resources and they do it very well." heartgarden.com.au/