Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

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Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

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Peak District National Park

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Location: Leekfrith, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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March 31, 2019

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Since the devastating fire of the roaches last summer, the upper branches of these magnificent pines were badly scorched.

But yesterday I was heartened to see nature is doing what it does best, recovering despite major setbacks.

The lower branches were full of baby pine needles and cone flowers.

Even in normal circumstances, the new growth of pine is breathtakingly beautiful but when seen in a pine graveyard, it is just beauty on an entirely different level.

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March 31, 2019

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The upper branches of the pines still show signs of last year's blaze.
Hopefully this summer, it will have restored significantly.

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March 31, 2019

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It is worth a detour to experience the atmosphere in the reserve.
A very restful place to sit and contemplate.

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