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Enemies of the Oak

Synopsis
A year in the life of a 300-year-old oak. Begins in October when the wingless female winter moth climbs the oak to mate and lay her eggs. During late April the buds on the oak open and the catkins are ready to fertilise the smaller, female flowers. In June the oak’s leaves are ravaged by caterpillars. The acorns are threatened by weevils in the summer months.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 50 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1986
Availability
Hire
Uses
School and general audiences.*
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
ecosystems; oak trees

Credits

Cast
Michael Hordern 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Anglia Television

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

Oxford Scientific Films

Web
http://www.osf.uk.com External site opens in new window

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