Episode Information

No place on Earth is more changeable than the seasonal forest, undergoing radical transformations year after year. These adaptations to the seasons are what makes our woodlands so varied and dynamic. And though it can be hard to see the wood for the trees, when you stop and look it’s the trees themselves that tell the real story – written in their grizzled bark and tangled roots is their never ending battle with the elements. In the cavities at their feet and the space between branches countless plants and animals find a bountiful yet challenging home. It’s a cycle of interwoven behaviors and practices ticking away like a Swiss watch to rejuvenate the landscape ready for the new year. To fully understand the stories of the great woodlands spend a year among the trees, watching the vibrant changes that mark the seasons of the forest.