Over time, my site has changed almost entirely phenologically, moving from winter to spring in the natural calendar. There have been a few additional fallen logs in the area, likely due to storms, but other than that the site’s layout is identical to when I first saw it.
The major landmark of the area is my tree, its white bark standing out from the surrounding oaks and beeches pretty distinctly. I have also developed a general understanding of the area – I know where little breaks in the shrubbery that I can pass through are and things like that – although I’m not sure those can truly be counted as landmarks.
My site is pretty dominated by nature, but the small trail that exists nearest to it in the woods could be considered an aspect of culture.
I don’t really consider myself a part of my place. That part of the woods, and indeed that tree, have existed long before I ever came there, and will continue to exist far in the future while I never go there again. I also haven’t changed the place at all or made any significant impact to its appearance, accessibility, or anything.