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Troubling autumn change that signals Epping Forest is under stress

Have you noticed the abundance of fruit and berries on the trees and bushes throughout Epping Forest this month? The blackthorn is laden with sloe berries, and the crab apple trees hang heavy with small green apples. This can be a sign of nature under stress. When trees feel threatened, they put extra energy into producing more fruit than usual to spread more seeds and continue their lifecycle.

27th, September 2025, 06:45pm

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