The organic vineyards on the slopes above the hamlet of Luddesdown are maturing and the arable weeds are hopefully still thriving. The ancient woodlands within Rochester Forest are alive with the sounds of spring birdsong and we find bluebells in flower amongst the celandine as well the much more local Moschatel or ‘town hall clock’. On the lane below the woodland, there is a scattering of parasitic toothwort under some hazel bushes. Even though the woods are popular with offroaders and motorbikes that turn the main track into a muddy mess, the wildlife does not seem too troubled.