Heather
Age:
Very old, but extremely interesting
Address:
Eastern and Central Highlands
Preferred Occupation:
Gamekeeper/forester/ecologist/farmer
Height/weight:
Very light on top, much heavier below. Usually over a metre tall
Colour:
Multi-coloured
Personality:
Jekyll and Hyde syndrome
Notes:
On the surface, this patient appears dark and often quite shallow but with some digging you get past her defences and she demonstrates hidden depths. Then her flamboyant nature is exemplified by the colours she exhibits. No sign of water retention. In her natural state, grows very valuable and interesting hair.
Health advice:
This patient has had a lot of treatment since birth and nowadays can often be mistaken for Sandy. Medical opinion is divided over best treatment of Heather – farmers will add lime and nutrients to her, whereas gamekeepers want to singe her hair.
PDF file: Heather Soil Health Profile (1.81 MB)
Take a look at the Pedologist’s (soil doctor) reports on the soil characteristics for Heather.