What happens if an Artist shadows a Forester for a year? What unexpected connections will be revealed? A 12-month artists residency is now underway that aims to explore artistic interpretations of the work of a forester, giving a chance to… Read More »‘The Curious Conversations – Into the Woods’ – Artist residency is underway
Autumn is coming to an end and oh how it reminded us that it can be both warm one moment and then chill us to the bones the next. As the people of Dumfries & Galloway (and further afield!), huddled… Read More »(K)nowledge (K)November – information overload!
Standing by the rustic woodland bridge he built, Forestry Pre-Apprentice Shaun McClune tells Sam Lomax (Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands Administrator) about all the progress he has been making in the role since he started in September 2024. Shaun is half-way… Read More »Catching up with the Carsphairn Community Woodlands Pre-Apprentice
This year 110 Crab Apple Trees from across Dumfries & Galloway were tested to identify whether they were ‘pure’ crab apples (Malus sylvestris) or hybridized with other ‘non-native’ apple trees (Malus domestica). DNA-testing has revealed that 21 of the 110… Read More »80% of the Dumfries & Galloway Crab Apple trees tested are found to be ‘pure’
Two woodland events held in Aldouran Wetland Garden near Stranraer received great feedback from attendees, with activities varying from pond dipping and bug hunts through to shelter building and campfire cooking! The events on 24th and 25th of October were… Read More »Aldouran Woodland Adventures are a Half-Term highlight for attendees!
A ground-breaking Guide intended to improve the process of engagement with local people and communities in new woodland creation projects in Scotland was launched on 22nd October at the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland Site, near Corsock. The Guide was prepared… Read More »Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland hosts launch of a new Good Practice guide
As part of the ‘Woodlands Plus’ project (full info HERE), funding has been secured to install two information panels and two benches along the Southern Upland Way on Waterside Hill, near Dalry. Over recent years a variety of historical assets… Read More »Waterside Hill Info panels: Have your say on content!
Do trees have a story to tell? Come down to Kirkcudbright’s Barrhill woods this half term and hear what they have to say. These fun and free 10am-12.30pm sessions on 14th and 15th October are designed for 6-12 year olds… Read More »Tree Tales: Family Fun this Half Term in Kirkcudbright’s Barrhill Woods
One good way to learn about trees and woodlands is to get amongst them yourself. Phil visited 5 woodlands in D&G one after the other in one day to see how they differed. Travelling north to south these were: The… Read More »A story of five D&G woodlands
We are this week delighted to welcome Sam Lomax onto the team as our new administrator! Sam will be leading on the processes and administration of our work, including the Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme and others. Sam’s… Read More »Welcome Sam – the new D&G Woodlands Administrator!