Bracken

New growth.
In Cornwall, they are trying to limit the spread of bracken. They say it is an invasive coloniser. Well, OK, but since Roman times apparently when it was introduced as a useful fodder plant and it has been used for winter heating when all other fuel was exhausted (although it now transpires that it's fumes are highly carcinogenic). Yes, it smothers all native species, so perhaps they are right. What do you think?

yes there are projects removing Bracken in many places locally and providing more grasslands. it does dominate a number of these unmanaged woodlands.Look again at the photo I just posted of Brockholes Wood and in a couple of weeks that will all be bracken again. it would allow other flowers a chance if Bracken was removed in some areas