Now some evergreens stand out in the under-beech world, a sore and stark reminder of indirect human behaviour. Alongside the native holly, clumps of Cherry Laurel become easily sited. Their bold, shiny and strongly-veined leaves are brash.
It is not native, and in a forest encouraged to return to its beechian roots, it is unwelcome.
It comes from urban gardens, spread by birds. It requires strategic management, careful removal, forest soil is delicate, easily damaged. I shall not charge in.
We observe, record.