Boar's Coppice

This photo shows an information board mentioning the fungi and other items one can see in Holy Trinity churchyard.

Located in Holy Trinity churchyard, this information board has the following wording and illustrations: Left Column Fabulous Fungi at Holy Trinity Prestwood This churchyard may not look much different from any other at first glance, but taking a closer look, especially in autumn, can reveal many colourful miniature wonders. The grounds at Holy Trinity represent the original acid grass heath that was once established throughout the Chilterns' commons, and almost entirely destroyed during the 19th century. The churchyard combination of no fertilisers, regular mowing and removal of cuttings has created the ideal conditions for what is known as a "waxcap grassland" where rare fungi can flourish. This type of habitat is a national priority for conservation and it takes a very long time to develop. Fungi play key role in the environment. They decompose dead vegetation and their subterranean links provide plants access to essential nutrients. Fungi also have a magic in their unpredictable and mysterious ways, and in the variety of colours and forms they exhibit. Wonderful Waxcaps Waxcaps are fungi often characterised by their colourful and waxy or slippery-looking caps. They are only found in ancient unfertilised mossy grassland, amongst other weird and interesting fungi. This churchyard has 23 different waxcaps, qualifying it as a site of international importance. Some species have survived here that are no longer known anywhere else in the region. Middle Column (Illustrations) a) Parrot Waxcap (Hygrocybe psittacina) The colour varies from yellow to vivid green, with unique deep green stems. You can see waxcaps from September to December. b) Meadow Waxcap (Cuphophyllus pratensis) One of the largest waxcap fungi, it appears from late August until December. c) Scarlet Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea) Appearing from late October to November, the bright red colour of the cap fades with age. d) Butter Waxcap (Hygrocybe ceracea) The name comes from the bright colour and greasy feeling of the cap. It can be seen in late summer and autumn. e) Indigo Pinkgill (Entolama chalybeum) The gills are white at first becoming dirty salmon pink as it ages. It can be seen in summer and autumn. f) Pink Waxcap (Hygrocybe calyptriformis) Also known as the Ballerina Waxcap, its flared radially-split caps give the appearance of a ballet dancer's tutu. g) Slim Coral (Ramariopsis subtilis) An uncommon pale branched coral fungus, occasionally found in lawns and unimproved grassland. Right Column (Illustrations) What else might you find? a) Striped Lychnis Caterpillar This distinctive caterpillar feeds on Dark Mullein flowers b) Harebells Attractive to bumblebees and other pollinating insects c) Wren For a small bird, it has a remarkably loud voice d) Marbled White Butterfly A distinctive butterfly with black and white chequered markings e) Slow-worm Neither a worm nor a snake, it is Britain's only legless lizard

This memorial sculpture was erected in early 2021 at the north end of the churchyard and comprises of three panels of York stone with an exquisite central Tree of Life carving. Flanking them are four stones, two on each side, on which the names and dates of people remembered in the churchyard can be inscribed. The wording above the Tree of Life reads as follows: THE TREE OF LIFE STANDS IN GOD'S PARADISE whilst below the tree reads: AND I WILL GIVE TO ANYONE WHO CONQUERS THE RIGHT TO EAT FROM IT. These words are taken from the Book of Revelation chapter 2 verse 7. The Tree of Life is also referred to in John Milton's book "Paradise Lost". There is a similar memorial sculpture in the churchyard of St John the Baptist in Little Missenden, Link refers.

This information board is located by the entrance to Holy Trinity churchyard and has the following wording: WELCOME BACK TO CHURCH We are delighted to welcome you back to church! → Please follow the arrows indication → Enter through the main door. → Exit through the small door. → Sanitise your hands when entering. → You can wipe down a bench before sitting and when leaving. → You can wash your hands on the way out. → Sit, pray, rest. There are many ways to be with God in this space. Go with God ... ... Come back soon Prayer continues long after we leave the building. Holy Trinity is a praying community, we live-stream prayers and worship online throughout the week. You can join us live or catch our videos later in the day. Please pray with us: Sunday 9:30am - Sunday Worship 8:00pm - Night Prayer Monday to Friday 8:00am - Morning Prayer 8:00pm - Night Prayer Join with us online. Go to Link and click on Join Worship Facebook users: Link On the right hand side of this information notice is a plan of the church showing the arrows to the Entrance and Exit. At the foot of this information board, the wording is as follows: Presented to the Church in Loving Memory of H.R.Clark Churchwarden 1940-1968

Yet another informative and engaging board.

A little haven for nature; newts, frogs, insects etc.

I like these sort of places.

A few signs here to make dog walkers aware of the precautions they need to take when near livestock. The fencing, gate and barbed wire also sends a message. Perhaps there has been an incident of dogs worrying livestock, or worse...

The message is a firm, but fair, "stay on the footpath!" and keep your dog(s) under control. Most dog walkers are very responsible, wise and considerate but of course there are a minority, as in any sector, who spoil it for all... If a landowner has gone to this effort and expense I assume there must have been an incident of stock being lost to dogs...

Previously unfenced.

The landowner is at pains here to ensure dog walkers keep their dogs away from their valuable livestock.

These are Sussex cows, you can read more about them here: Link

Summer, ahhh....

Lovely to pop out of a wood and drink in a view over a summer valley.

A cut meadow under an August sun.

I hope this gets used.

A sunny little corner.

Harder to read than modern roadsigns.