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