Camping Alone in the Mountains with the Hilleberg Soulo
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2023
- Join me on a near perfect camp in the Lake District. Beautiful views, good food and most importantly, a little slice of this incredible landscape all to myself for the evening! If you have any questions or comments, please leave them down below. Thanks for watching!
Anyone interested in seeing more pictures from this trip or my other daily hikes please consider checking me out on Instagram @goin.solo
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Well done! I just cannot imagine how much time and effort goes into producing ONE video! Thank you for taking us along. 👍🏻
Thanks! It definitely takes a while to edit but I have learned to enjoy the editing process and it’s fun to sometimes look back on a trip 👍 appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
Absolutely outstanding channel.
Your presentation is second to none.
Thanks for sharing these videos.
By far the most underated channel on RUclips.
Your views should be in the millions.
Way too kind 🙏😀! I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! Hope you’re having a nice week. ATB
Morning Todd. Another therapeutic masterclass. Love that little chopping board on the frying pan. Any idea where I could pick one up the same? Cheers.
Hey Paul! It’s the chopping board that comes with the old Stanley stainless steel frying pan set 👍. It just happens to nest perfectly in a lot of the skillets I own. I don’t think I’d recommend using it as a lid though. When it’s not windy, I’ve used it many times and it’s worked well however, with the slight breeze some of the flames were starting to ride up the edge of the pan and beginning to melt it a little little bit 😅
I just found your channel a few hours ago. This is the most beautiful video I have seen in a long while.😊
Welcome to the channel! This was such a pretty area to camp. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
Beautiful camera work and editing as usual, some of the shots have the camera so far away from you I can't imagine it's too much fun running back to the camera to collect it. Drone shots look amazing too. Big fan of the style of documenting the full hike, camp and cooking, really makes me want to get out and do the same. The red Nallo at the end really demonstrated how stealthy your Soulo is in this environment. Have you considered documenting a multi-day hike? I've been considering doing one of Scotland's Great Trails though it'll be later in the year once it gets a bit warmer!
Yeah running back for the camera can be a bit of a chore sometimes but it’s worth it for the final product! Glad you like the format of the videos. I’ve always tried to capture the full experience. 🤣 Sometimes even the boring parts liking packing up. I really like the look of red tents in photos but as you can see from my Hillebergs I definitely gravitate towards the sand color. I just think it blends in with the environment so nicely! I would absolutely LOVE doing more multiday trips but since having kids I just haven’t really had the opportunity anymore. That being said. At some point in the next couple years I am planning to hike the coast to coast! I would also love to do the Cape Wrath trail but that would require a bit more time which I don’t think I’d have.
Rockin video !! You inspire me keep it up
👍😀 Thanks. This was a nice spot. Enjoy your time outside. ATB
Hi. BEAUTIFUL. SCENERIES. LANDSCAPE. AWESOME. AMAZING. HIKING. CAMPING.
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That place is so incredibly powerful and so beautiful... The silence as soon as you get out of your car is amazing.
Your videos just get better and better. Thank you for making them
Thanks for the long time support Bob! I had contemplated adding a little background music to the hiking part of the video but I just couldn’t because I was so amazed by just how silent it was as well. Such a cool place. ATB man!
Hi, Awesome videos.
Thanks!
Another brilliant video. I am first in line for your "Camping Cookbook" when you get around to making it!!
😀👍 Appreciate that!
Quality drone footage it looks incredible 👍
Thanks! I’m actually heading back to this area for a camp tomorrow. Planning to hike a few of the surrounding peaks. Looking like it’s going to be a bit windy but I’m still going to pack the drone just in case the forecast improves 🤞
Now that’s a view!
💯 Such a stunning place!
The mountains, the terrain, the scenery and the drone shots!! Wow! Stunning! 😂😂@ walking past the camera, but, yes, it makes the video more enjoyable.
This was a really really great spot. One of my favorites with great 360° views! Glad you appreciate me pretending the camera isn’t there 🤣. I think it makes for a better video also. But still can feel silly. So that’s definitely a benefit of going solo to places where I don’t find people. Thanks as always for your thoughtful comment! ATB
Love your videos man. This is only my second one, but I just wanted to thank you for the effort that you’re putting in. I see that the latest storm video kind of blew up, which is probably how I found you in the first place. I hope you’re seeing a significant uptick in subscribers… You deserve it. It won’t be long now and you’ll be camping for a living. 🤠
Thanks, I appreciate you checking out another video! The storm videos seem to do well for whatever reason. I would have just preferred a nice sunset 😆. The new subscribers are great but I don’t know if I’d ever want to rely on camping for a living. I would be too afraid it could potentially take the joy out of it. Thanks for the comment! Hope you have a great weekend! ATB
Fantastic video mate what a beautiful spot to spend the night. Your so right, going up high isn't always the best views. That was a perfect pitch. ATB Paul
Thanks Paul! I tend to be lured in by the peaks but I may start looking for more areas like this. Definitely a memorable spot to spend the night! ATB
Just subscribed to your channel awesome mate ,what I've noticed in nice days like this I like how the scenery looks so much sharper in the sunlight, reminds me of where I camp in Scotland what a stunning location you have picked there is a few days in the UK where everything is just right weather wise you seem to have picked it right ,great channel mate and cheers .
Really appreciate the support! I hope I get some nice weather like this on my next camp. It’s been a while since I’ve been camping and it hasn’t rained at some point or the entire camp 😅. Thanks again for the sub and for taking the time to comment. All the best
‘Just a combination of a bunch of really nice things’. An apt description of both Italian cuisine, and this vid. A really appealing spot - I don’t get to the hills often but I too like the idea of being half way up, having views down into the valleys but also up to staggeringly massive lumps of rock. Gives a great sense of perspective. Thanks for sharing. Rich 👍 (PS seems we agree on bright red tents 🤢)
Thanks Rich! I may start looking for more spots like this when heading to the Lakes and Snowdonia. Definitely nice to have both views! I hope I didn’t give the impression I’m hating on red tents too much 🤣. I think they can look nice in pictures. They’re just not necessarily for me. I like to blend in. Especially when outdoors. Earth tones are my happy place 😀. ATB buddy. Thanks for the comments!
Their are only two places a bright red tent looks good, out in the wild in the snow, or on a campsite!!
I still see the occasional other luminous coloured tents, while out on my travels in the wild.. I call them “day-glow Derek’s” 😂
I like you - prefer do disappear into the landscape! 👍🏻
So enjoyable. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment 😀👍
Quality as always mate.Keep up the great work.Amazing 🏴I’m always hungry after watching you cook.👍
Appreciate it man! 👍😀
Wonderful! Love this video, the drone footage, cooking and views. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s such a pretty area of the Lake District. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Watching your videos is a pure joy. Getting excited watching it as my first wild camp is soon. All the best. thank you for your work.
That’s exciting stuff! I really hope you enjoy your first wild camp. Thanks for watching. Appreciate the comment 😀.
Another great video Really enjoyed it.
Thanks UFC! Glad you liked it!
This is insanely beautiful upload my friend. Just stunning work!
Glad you liked it 👍😀. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Great job,probably my favourite spot in the lakes.
Thanks David! It’s definitely a beautiful area!
I watch allot of wild camping videos and follow allot of people but your channel and your videos are just fantastic! Unique and very well filmed. Especially love the way you cook proper food which is very rare would love to see you do some tutorials on best way to carry meat or what you could eat and how to store when doing multi day hikes.
Thank you! I really enjoy cooking and I always find it a fun challenge to make the same dishes I would make at home with my smaller camping equipment. Normally when I carry meat I will just freeze it and let it thaw out during my trip. In the summers I will also typically add a small frozen bottle of water to my food bag to help keep things cold for longer. Multi day trips definitely can be a little more difficult (depending on the season) and either you have to select food that won’t go bad or just bring dehydrated meals. That’s a great idea for a video though. Maybe I’ll talk a little more about how I pack my food in future videos. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. ATB
Fabulous video I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
😀 Thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment because it definitely helps the video! Hope you have a great week 👍 all the best
You are blessed with an amazing area to backpack and camp. Spectacular video, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching! I do feel very fortunate I can travel to such a pretty place 👍 ATB
Stunning camp mate loved it 👌👌
And your food looked awesome as always.
Cheers Graham
Thanks Graham! Definitely nice to be able to eat outside the tent on this one. ATB
Just found your channel and really enjoying it! Thanks for taking the time to make these amazing videos - and I appreciate the gourmet cooking lessons as well!😊
Welcome to the channel! I am a big fan of watching camping videos here on RUclips instead of just normal tv, especially when I don’t have a chance to get outside myself. So I’m more than happy to also try and contribute to the collection of outdoor content here on RUclips! Glad you enjoy watching the cooking part! It’s nice to have a fresh meal at camp 👍. Thanks for taking the time to comment! ATB
Just discovered your channel, very enjoyable, fantastic scenery, good music, great food, nicely done!!!! SKOL....
Welcome to the channel! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 👍
another excellent video - and the cooking! I always take a pair of thin fingerless mitts when I go anywhere, regardless of the seasons. It makes cold hands a thing of the past.
😀👍 I normally bring my winter gloves when it’s cold. Not sure why I didn’t for this trip. I do remember it being a bit colder than I expected. Appreciate the comment!
Stunning pitch that mate 👍
Thanks! Definitely a nice spot!
AGGGGGG! NO MORNING COFFEE! 😧😧Brutal indeed! Loved this one, though. You are so calming…
Thanks glad you liked it! 😆 yes years of addiction to coffee makes a morning without a cup pretty brutal. Appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Do you treat the water you take on from streams? Thanks for the effort you invest in producing these wonderful videos for us.
I just use the Katadyn Befree Filter. It removes anything that would be harmful in these streams 👍. Really appreciate you watching.
I said to myself when you pitched, that’s exactly where Dave (The Solo Summiteer) camped a couple of months ago..😄
Amazing spot, and well away from the tourist routes too! Going to have to get myself to this area some point this year! 👍🏻
Good video, as always..
Yeah it looked familiar to me but it didn’t really click until I was flying the drone 🤣. It’s a fantastic spot and I did really enjoyed that it is away from the more touristy spots. I imagine that drive in on that narrow pass would keep many away. I will definitely be back to explore a few more in this area! Appreciate the support Scoot! ATB
Beautiful place. I love the drone footage.i bet you feel like the only man alive on earth up there.
It’s such a pretty place! That feeling of isolation is absolutely one of the best parts of these trips 👍. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Excelente vídeo parceiro!
Obrigado por assistir!
Ahh! British weather, eh? Should've packed the woollies! Great to see you back!
Haha yeah, I left my gloves and an extra wool sweater in the car because it was so nice when I arrived. Whoops!
That’s a great spot. I too saw Dave’s (Solo Summiteer) video from the same place. Was hoping to get there this weekend but having to work!😩
It’s a really nice area of The Lakes. That’s a bummer but luckily the mountains aren’t going anywhere. Hope you can get out soon! Thanks for watching Martin!
Enjoying your channel mate, subbed 👍
Thank you! Really appreciate the support 👍
Just found your channel this week. My first exposure to the “Lake District” and Hilleberg gear! Love the drone work, cooking, and general feel. Have watched some foul weather videos as well. I backpack exclusively in the Pacific Northwest, section hiking the PCT during the summers. Hiking the coast range and Oregon Coast in the winters. Am thinking about getting a Hilleberg shelter for 4 season camping here..what do you recommend for very wet winter overnighting?
Welcome to the channel. The Hilleberg US offices are actually located in Redmond Washington 👍. Honestly any of the RL Hillebergs would be great for winters in the Pacific Northwest. It really just depends on how much space you are looking for and if you would like a freestanding or non freestanding tent. In the winter I typically prefer the extra space of a two man tent. The Nallo and Nammatj or both light and spacious non freestanding options. For freestanding I would potentially go with the Unna, Soulo or Allak. All completely freestanding and fantastic 👍. You honestly can’t go wrong with any Hilleberg you choose. They are all handmade and the quality in my option is the best you can buy. They are not cheap but if you ever decide to sell, you can pretty much get your money back because they are always in high demand especially across the pond 👍. Hope that helps. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. All the best.
Nice 👍 beautiful
Thanks! It’s a pretty area 👍
Yes, Hardknott Pass is a crazy road. If I remember correctly, the steepest bit is on a left turn hairpin bend (from Ambleside).
I’m surprised there aren’t more pictures of Scafell and Scafell Pike from where you’re camped (Upper Eskdale).
Yeah the pass particularly in the villages is the worst for me, with those high stone walls on both sides of the road. I don’t mind when it opens up because at least you can see when other cars are coming and you’re not forced to reverse on a windy small road. Worth the drive though to access such a beautiful part of the lakes! I thought I got enough shots of them. I definitely enjoyed the view of them from the tent! Thanks for watching!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors I actually really enjoy crazy roads like that. Britain…!
I think they do close it in the winter, but I think only when it’s icy.
A little tip for you. I have never seen you using a pot cozy. Keeps food hot for much longer. I see you were worried about your food getting cold. There are a lot of you tube videos on how to make them. I have one for my pot and another for my mug. Keep up the great work. Cheers mate!!
A good tip! I have one for one of my pots and one for dehydrated bag meals but have yet to make one for any of my fry pans.
Can't beat a hilleberg
The best! 🙌
Great stuff buddy, always worth the wait. Thanks for your hard work.
Thanks! I know I don’t get the opportunity to put out a video as often as many on RUclips so I really appreciate the continued support! ATB
Great cooking.😁👊 Wow! It is cold 🥶🥶🥶 have you painted or put a patina on your kettle? I noticed your Flint and Steel Char tin looked a similar colour. Have you done a gear video of what you use?
Thanks for watching another video! 😀👍That’s just a lot of soot from being over the fire constantly. If you check out my Instagram account, I go into the woods nearly daily to make a coffee! There’s no point in trying to keep any of that gear clean, besides adds character👍 I’ve yet to do a gear video (I’ve accumulated a lot of gear over the years … my wife reminds me all the time that I have too much 😅) but I will generally post a flat lay photo (with tags) of all the gear I’m taking before a trip over on Instagram.
Great video, awesome scenery. Definitely this channel need more views. Can you give information about the cameras you use to take the footages. Best wishes, I really enjoyed watching this videos😊
Really glad you enjoyed it! I film with a Fujifilm XT4, GoPro Hero 8, DJI Mini 2 and an iPhone 14 pro. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment! All the best 👍
Another superb camp. Totally with you on the red tent thing, (also red jackets). And the camera thing - can I personally thank you for not filming yourself walking back for it. (and not filming yourself brushing your teeth!) What you are producing is top notch.
Thanks! I may enjoy blending in with the environment but I understand why someone might want a red tent in a snowstorm. Glad you’re liking the filming. Walking away from the camera and pretending it’s not there is hard enough sometimes. Definitely still feels a bit silly. Really appreciate the thoughtful comment! All the best
What date were you up there? Yes, lovely and relaxing spot.
April 25/26 . Which was a Tuesday I believe. If it works in my schedule, I always try to go during the week to avoid people. 👍
Spectacular as always always wsnted camp there whats the name of the road again you parked stunning drone footage and you go through alot of effort your videos
I parked just off Hardknott Pass. It’s a beautiful drive. It’s always nice when the weather cooperates and I can take the drone up. You get such a neat perspective of a place from the sky. Really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍
Great video as always, i have been meaning to ask about the walking towards and away from the camera, it must add a small amount of extra distance,time and use more energy throughout your hikes.
Yes it definitely adds all three (particularly time) but I think it definitely captures the area a bit better than just filming things handheld on the GoPro so in the end it’s worth it. Not always fun climbing back down or up for a camera but I’m use to it now. Thanks for the comment Steven! ATB
Hey. I really like your vids and the way your filming and doing your thing. Keep up doing those trips. I have a question....I really like your flat cap :-). Regards from Germany
Thanks for watching! It’s the Fjallraven ÖVIK cap. ATP
First comment! Yew!
🤣 wish I had a prize to give! Thanks for commenting!
"Home Sweet Home" aka 5-Star Luxury accommodations out in the boonies. You can count on your Soulo to provide you with shelter under the most extreme weather.
Don't go looking for water at night.
I like that small insulated sit pad, to keep you off the cold/wet ground while enjoying your meal.
Please, make & model of your Sleeping Bag? It's sure no fun when you're cold at night & inside a sleeping bag that's not built/designed for the cold temperatures your in.
Did you have any matches to back up that piezo igniter?
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
The Thermarest Z seat is a nice super light bit of kit to keep your bum warm and dry! I use the Marmot Sawtooth 15. It is usually plenty warm enough (in fact it’s the same bag I used on the snow camp at -12°C ) but I do believe it’s age is starting to show. Its in need of a wash and I need to try the old tennis balls in the dryer trick to try to bring it back to life a bit. But I do believe I am also due for a new bag soon. To answer your last question. I always carry a lighter, matches and a ferro rod with me. When lighting my candle lantern I just grabbed the matches first and didn’t bother to dig back in my bag to grab the lighter. Appreciate the comments as always. ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors You definitely did right by yourself by upgrading your shelter to a Hilleberg.
I did an internet search on your Marmot Sawtooth 15 & wasn't impressed. Just my opinion - but I'm thinking you're short changing yourself with your sleeping bag. Look at yourself & consider a real sleeping bag instead of cheaping out on what you have.
Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends are the brand of sleeping bag you should consider as a companion to your Hilleberg Shelter - again, just my opinion.
Hilleberg Enan, Western Mountaineering Antelope with Gore Windstopper outer fabric, & the Thermarest XTherm comprise my shelter/sleep system.
Keeping my feet warm inside a sleeping bag is where I've had problems until I discovered Goosefeet Down booties with 100% overfill. Now my tootsies stay warm all night.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
@@azclaimjumper Given all the gear I have, I think that’s the first time I’ve ever been accused of cheaping out on something 🤣. When I referred to it being a cold night, I wasn’t talking about me not being warm in the sleeping bag, I was more so referring to my feet being chilly. Making a hot water bottle fixed that though. Eventually I will definitely get a new bag but this bag has served me well for years and kept me very comfortable far below it’s temperature rating (I also rarely get the chance to camp below 15°F) . So if it’s taken 7 years for it to start loosing some of that loft I’d say that it was a pretty damn good purchase. I will try cleaning and re-lofting the bag which is usually a pretty easy way to rejuvenate a sleeping bag. But when it does come time to purchase a new bag, I’m having a custom one built that I’ve had my eye on for some time now. I hear the down booties are great though! I’ve definitely looked into getting some as they are relatively inexpensive, but I’ve never been able to force myself to pull the trigger on them. I’ve always just used a hot water bottle because it works incredibly well to keep the feet toasty. I should’ve made one before bed on this camp because it was already below zero but I just figured I’d be fine. Thanks for the chat, I always enjoy the gear talk!!ATB
Great camping trip. Great views of your land . I am from the Big Bend area of Texas United States
Thanks! Big Bend is pretty stunning as well!
New to your channel and I've just subscribed.
What a beautifully put together Vlog and what a spot to camp on.
If i can ask, how long is the walk to that spot please?
Thank you.
It’s only about 3.5miles from the pass where you can park a car. It’s a gorgeous quiet area of the Lake District! Really appreciate the support! ATB
Great video thank you! Subscribed! Im really in between Soulo BL and Nammatj 2. Do you have any recommendations? I like the space in Nammatj but Soulo just seems stronger and more stable in winds! Am I wrong? I’ll be using it only for me, at high up summit levels and for winter mountaineering. But I also do like the space, that’s why I’m more biased towards Nammatj, I was only worried abouts it’s stability (inner flapping, noise etc.) Any advices?
In the winter when you will be spending more time in the tent, having the extra space in the Nammatj is really nice. I have found the Nammatj to be very stable when pitched correctly into the wind. Both tents will flap also in the wind so I wouldn’t let that be a deciding factor. The only benefit I can see the BL Soulo having is if there is a change in wind direction or if you are in a difficult place to pitch a tent that is not freestanding. Both are fantastic tents though so you really can’t make a bad choice 👍. Thanks for watching!
Woah man. What a spot. Your Soulo really blends in. Love my red Soulo. You woke up cold, what is the rating of your sleeping bag there, brother ?
Yeah I really liked this spot! Such great views! 🤣 I hope everyone doesn’t think I was hating on red tents! My bag is rated to -9°C. I slept warm however, I did wake up in the middle of the night with cold feet so I had to make that hot water bottle after that I toasty. My morning toilet break was a bit chilly though 😂. Appreciate you watching David! ATB
@@GoingSoloOutdoors Oh ok. Yeah my sleeping bag is rated -9 comfort as well. Your video was helpful, ta.
Mountains with no trees are too hot in summer and cold in winter!!
I actually really love it in the winter here when the mountains are covered in snow. We only get about a week of true summer compared to what I’m used to back in the states. To each their own I suppose. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! ATB
☺ Nice video. Very soft audio though, please invest in an external mic 😉
Thanks! I currently use the Rode Video Micro but it’s not always the best when I’m too far from the camera 👍. Eventually I will be getting a wireless mic system! Appreciate the comment.
@@GoingSoloOutdoors Awesomeness, I am just giving positive critisicm and love your channel. Great video editing shots 😃
@@Sir_Chuckmyster really appreciate it! Hope you have a great new year!
Was that Moasdale Beck you walked alongside? Just trying to find a good parking spot on the Pass.
Parked along Hardknott pass just past Cockley Beck Farm 👍
@@GoingSoloOutdoors Thanks!
Do you bring extra food when you camping ?
Depends on the hike. For longer hikes I will usually also bring a dehydrated meal as a backup. Thanks for watching!
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Nice video :) is your Soulo the sand colour? It blends in very nicely
Thanks! Yes it is. I’m a bit obsessed with the sand colour. Each of my Hilleberg tents are all in sand. I try to blend in with the environment when out for a camp and regardless of the season I think this colour always looks at home in its surroundings 👍
@@GoingSoloOutdoors thanks!; looking to invest in a soulo in the future, I think the Sand is my pick also! Do you use the red or black label version? Thinking of saving weight and going for the red label myself
@@ApiaryGaming I have a red label Soulo. Honestly it’s gotten me through some crazy weather. If you ever felt it wasn’t enough (which to be honest I would be surprised if you did) then you can purchase the black label poles at a later date for added strength 👍. It’s a beast of a tent when pitched properly!
@@GoingSoloOutdoors Everyone I've seen is happy with the red and says how strong it is, cheers for the help!
@@ApiaryGaming No problem 😀. It became so insanely popular for a reason 👍 it’s a fantastic tent!
Literally NOTHING worse than anticipating coffee and not getting it. Man........
😂💯💯💯 and my addiction to that morning cup of coffee is out of control!
Keep a PSK in your pocket Incase an emergency
👍I have an emergency kit and satellite communicator with me on each trip
When is your next video? 01/31/2024 as of.....
Hopefully I’m getting out for a camp next 👍. I’ve only had time for short outings lately. Which I’ve been posting on Instagram.
WTF is Benedict Cumberbatch making camping videos for.
Can’t be Dr. Strange forever 🤣. Appreciate the comment 👍
Barren mountains. No trees. Really. It could be awesome with reforestation. Just saying. Great vid though. Maybe I am just spoiled
Yeah I agree, but having grown up in the states hiking and camping in forest covered mountains it’s been a nice change getting to explore a landscape like this also. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
I think the Lake District is stunning and I think the Rockies are too, they just have a different atmosphere to them. I suppose it's just a matter of personal preference.
@@dundar888 yes very different atmospheres both fantastic
Ah yes but there could be trees there. But sadly they were logged. As are the foothills of my Rocky Mountains
@@pawoutdoors9290 yeah there absolutely should be. It’s interesting to look at how the industrial and agricultural revolution significantly changed the land’s biodiversity.