These include the Park Grass grassland experiment, started in 1856, the Broadbalk Wheat Experiment, started in 1843, and Broadbalk Wilderness that has been reverting to natural woodland since 1881. Visitors will see how soils, vegetation, environmental factors and weather have been monitored over long periods and how this information is being used in current research. Visitors will also hear about the Rothamsted Insect Survey which is one of the longest runs of biological data in the UK with a focus on insect migration, including aphids, butterflies and moths. Rothamsted is also one of 54 sites in the UK's Environmental Change Network which is undertaking a programme of harmonised long-term integrated monitoring designed to detect and interpret environmental change. If you are interested in this trip, please indicate on the registration form.
Participants are welcome to arrange their own ride on the wheel if they so wish.
Details will be sent with the third announcement.