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School trip, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset C017 / 8236
School trip. School children and teachers on a trip to Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset. This area is part of the Jurassic Coast Heritage Site. It is rich in oil and fossils

Vertical garden C015 / 5186
Vertical garden. Also called a green wall, living wall, or biowall, this horticultural and architectural installation consists of plants growing or hanging from a wall

Urban landscaping C015 / 5184
Urban landscaping. Trees growing on a skyscraper

Urban landscaping C015 / 5185
Urban landscaping. Trees growing on a skyscraper

Sewage sludge treatment and plant
Yorkshire Water Calder Valley sludge treatment and incineration plant, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Joseph Rothrock, US environmentalist C017 / 7815
Joseph Trimbel Rothrock (1839-1922), US environmentalist. Rothrock studied botany at Harvard University (1862), and qualified as a doctor at the University of Pennsylvania (1867)

Saharan dust plume, Bay of Biscay C016 / 3874
Saharan dust plume, Bay of Biscay. Satellite image of a dust plume (brown) from the Sahara, stretching across the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic from Spain (lower right) to Ireland and the UK (top)

Mossy buttress roots of a beech tree C013 / 9919
Mossy buttress roots of a beech tree. Mosses are small plants without roots or water-conducting stems. They typically grow in dense mats on damp trees, rocks or soil

Winged spindle tree in woodland C013 / 9916
Winged spindle tree (Euonymus alatus, red leaves) growing in woodland in autumn. Native to eastern Asia, this shrub is an ornamental plant

Oak woodland in autumn C013 / 9915
Oak woodland in autumn, with an understory (ground level plants) of huckleberry (red leaves). Photographed on Mount Tammany on the Kittatinny Ridge, at Delaware Gap, New Jersey, USA

Oyster mushrooms on a tree C013 / 9918
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on a tree in woodland. These bracket mushrooms are edible fruiting bodies of the fungus, formed as it acts on dead and decaying wood

Vine strangling a birch tree C013 / 9917
Vine strangling a birch tree. Birch tree (Betula sp.) being strangled by an oriental staff vine (Celastrus orbiculatus). This vine, native to eastern Asia, is an invasive species in the USA

Granite wall C013 / 9911
Granite wall. Ancient wall made from blocks of granite, with ferns, moss and lichens growing on the stones. This section is part of the wall enclosing Whiddon Deer Park

Biosphere 2, Arizona, USA C013 / 7745
Biosphere 2. This closed-system research facility was built in the 1980s to study ecological systems and the possibility of using closed biospheres in space exploration

Geology tourism, Tenerife C013 / 7101
Geology tourism. Group of tourists visiting Teide National Park, Tenerife, the Canary Islands. This national park is centred on the volcano Mount Teide

Invasive mussels and limpets C013 / 6080
Invasive mussels and limpets. Invasive alien Mediterranean mussels (across bottom, Mytilus galloprovincialis) taking over rocks occupied by endemic limpets (brown, top)

Biosphere 2 water and life building C013 / 5318
Biosphere 2 water and life experiment building near Tucson, Arizona. Biosphere 2 was developed in the late 1980s for research into how natural environments create habitable conditions for human

Biosphere 2 water and life building C013 / 5317
Biosphere 2 water and life experiment building near Tucson, Arizona. Biosphere 2 was developed in the late 1980s for research into how natural environments create habitable conditions for human

Biosphere 2 water and life building C013 / 5315
Biosphere 2 water and life experiment building near Tucson, Arizona. Biosphere 2 was developed in the late 1980s for research into how natural environments create habitable conditions for human

Vertical garden C013 / 5117
Vertical garden. Also called a green wall, living wall, or biowall, this horticultural and architectural installation consists of plants growing or hanging from a wall

Mangrove rehabilitation, Indonesia C013 / 5081
Mangrove rehabilitation. View across young mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) plants that have been planted to re-populate a mangrove swamp. Photographed in Bangga, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bridge destroyed by flooding, Indonesia C013 / 5080
Bridge destroyed by flooding. View of the remains of a bridge over a river. Photographed in Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mangrove rehabilitation, Indonesia C013 / 5082
Mangrove rehabilitation. Mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) saplings in a nursery. These plants will be used to re-populate a mangrove swamp. Photographed in Limbatihu, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5078
Environmental education. Children learning about mangroves during an environmental education class at a school. Photographed in Dudepo, Bolmong Selatan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5077
Environmental education. Children learning about mangroves during an environmental education class at a school. Photographed in Dudepo, Bolmong Selatan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5079
Environmental education. Children during an environmental education class at a school. Photographed in Dudepo, Bolmong Selatan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Environmental education, Indonesia C013 / 5076
Environmental education. Local villager helping to plant a mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) seedling. Photographed in Dudepo, Bolmong Selatan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea, lower centre) surrounded by moss on a woodland floor. This grass grows best in acidic soils

Reeds at dawn
Common reeds (Phragmites australis) backlit by the rising Sun at dawn. This grass is found in marshes and wetland areas in most tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Photographed in the UK

European beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in a stony field. This deciduous tree loses it leaves in autumn and winter. It typically grows to heights of over 25 metres

Hawthorn hedgerow in winter
Hawthorn hedgerow, Crataegus monogyna, winter

Rushes reflected in water. Rushes are grass-like plants that are classified as the Juncaceae, or rush family. Some rushes are found in wetland areas, growing by rivers, lakes and marshes

Culled moles C013 / 4748
Culled moles. Dead bodies of European moles (Talpa europaea) hanging on a fence. Moles are woodland insectivores that feed mostly on earthworms

Culled moles C013 / 4747
Culled moles. Dead bodies of European moles (Talpa europaea) hanging on a fence. Moles are woodland insectivores that feed mostly on earthworms

Wood bison, Russia C013 / 5347
Wood bison. Herd of wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) on a farm in central Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia. These Canadian wood bison were brought to this farm near the estuary of the Buotama

Woodland animals
Page 32 and 33 from Introducing Ecology Nature at Work

Food chains
Illustration from Nature at Work 1978, NHM. Food chains in an oak woodland and on the seashore

Ecology gallery
A child inside the leaf factory in the Ecology gallery, the Natural History Museum, London

The rain forest
A reconstructed rainforest in the Natural History Museums Ecology gallery

The quadroscope
The giant video wall illustrating the water cycle in the Ecology exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London

Micronesia, Palau. Hard coral, or fungia scutaria

A school of Butterflyfish, Puka Maui Dive, adventure diving with North Shore Explorers, in the rarely dived North Shore of Maui, Hawaii, USA

Frank Church River Of No Return Wilderness, Idaho. USA. Water-smoothed stones along the Middle Fork Salmon River in Impassable Canyon. Middle Fork Salmon Wild & Scenic River. Salmon National Forest

MOUNT RANIER NATIONAL PARK, WASHINGTON. USA. Old-growth forest above Chinook Creek

Teton Mountains, Wyoming

HUSTON PARK WILDERNESS, WYOMING. USA. Spruce trees on the Continental Divide at sunrise. Sierra Madre. Medicine Bow National Forest

Wind turbines for energy in desert of California, USA, North America

LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. USA. Old-growth Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) & moon

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"Exploring Ecological Wonders: From Ferrybridge Power Station to Cuilcagh Mountain Park" Embarking on a journey through the realms of ecology, we find ourselves in North Yorkshire, England, at the iconic Ferrybridge Power Station. Amidst its towering structures and bustling energy production, nature finds a way to thrive. Venturing further into Europe, our path leads us to County Fermanagh in Ireland. Here lies the breathtaking Cuilcagh Mountain Park, where the Legnabrocky Trail takes us on an awe-inspiring ascent towards the summit of Cuilcagh Mountain. As we climb higher, we witness Mother Nature's resilience and beauty. In this ecological tapestry, every creature plays a vital role. The sea green swallowtail butterfly gracefully flutters across continents from Kentucky in the USA to foggy sunrises at Red River Gorge within Daniel Boone National Forest. Across borders yet again, Scotland reveals its majestic landscapes that have captivated hearts for centuries. From rolling hills to serene lochs and ancient castles nestled amidst lush greenery - it is here that nature truly reigns supreme. Returning to England's North Yorkshire region brings us face-to-face with Drax coal-fired power station. A reminder of humanity's impact on our environment but also an opportunity for change as efforts are made towards sustainable alternatives. As seasons change and colder days approach, symmetrically stacked piles of logs await their purpose as firewood - showcasing how even seemingly mundane activities can contribute positively towards ecological balance. Ireland beckons once more with Skellig Michael Island proudly claiming its place as Europe's westernmost point. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts not only stunning cliffs but also serves as a sanctuary for various species including seabirds and seals. Illustrations come alive with hummingbirds dancing amongst vibrant flowers - reminding us of Earth's intricate biodiversity captured beautifully by Trochilidae family members' delicate wingspan.