A series of 12 public events were held in Kilsture Forest in July, giving an opportunity for children to have fun in one of the largest woodlands in the Machars. The programme offered 24 hours of ranger-led Activities in all,… Read More »162 children attend the Kilsture Forest Summer School
The ‘Woodlands Plus’ project is now underway, taking innovative partnership approaches to add employment, biodiversity or public access value to three woodland creation sites in the region. Full information about the project is here: https://dgwoodlands.org.uk/woodlands-plus/ As part of the proposed… Read More »Contract Opportunity: Design + Install of seating on the Glaisters Bridge Site
There is only one apple that is considered ‘native’ to the UK, the Crab Apple (Malus Sylvestris). The Crab Apple’s tendency to hybridise with other, non-native varieties means native, ‘wild’ trees are rare. Previous work has identified that Galloway hosts… Read More »Using DNA Testing to measure the ‘wild-ness’ of 100 Dumfries & Galloway Crab Apple Trees
Dumfries & Galloway hosts a major proportion of the United Kingdom’s commercial woodland creation schemes. With discussion ongoing on the national stage regarding land use change, the ‘Woodlands Plus’ project aims to add local value – employment, biodiversity or public… Read More »The ‘Woodlands Plus’ project adds value to three Local Woodlands
The Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme is now open for applications! This supports native tree planting across the region with grants of up to £1,000. Recipients last year varied from farmers and landowners through to community groups and… Read More »The Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme is open for Applications!
The Deadline for applications to this season’s South of Scotland Tree Planting Grant Scheme has now passed, with 92 awards made across D&G, from Langholm to Stranraer. Recipients varied from landowners and farmers through to school and community groups. The… Read More »92 Tree Planting awards made across Dumfries & Galloway!
On 11th March, a group of local residents and green-fingered volunteers planted 20 new trees along the Kingholm Quay Cycle Path in Dumfries. The trees – 10 Oak and 10 Alder – were chosen to complement trees already along the… Read More »Volunteers gather for Tree Planting on Kingholm Quay Path
Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands is a new initiative with ambitious goals. We want to provide a local and tangible response to the biodiversity and climate crises, supporting trees, habitats and the people that depend upon then. Trees are a vital… Read More »We are Recruiting! Could you be our ‘Woodland ACTION Officer’?
Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands is a new initiative seeking to deliver tangible responses to the climate and biodiversity crises in the region. Launched in 2023, Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands is already leading a number of projects, supporting trees, habitats and… Read More »Branching Out! Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands secures major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The next event delivered by Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands is a chance to hear from Author Lee Schofield about his book ‘Wild Fell: Fighting for Nature on a Lake District hill farm’. The book is his account of a decade… Read More »Fighting for Nature on a Lake District hill farm – Online Event 27th Feb, 7.30pm