Projects

Using DNA Testing to measure the ‘wild-ness’ of 100 Dumfries & Galloway Crab Apple Trees

by D&G Woodlands

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

Next generation of Galloway’s Sessile Oak Acorns planted by Springholm Primary School

by D&G Woodlands

65 Sessile Oak Acorns from the famed Loch Trool Oak Trees were planted in pots earlier this month as part of ‘Acorn day’ at Springholm Primary. These should germinate through coming months and start to sprout in the new year.… Read More »Next generation of Galloway’s Sessile Oak Acorns planted by Springholm Primary School