Join Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands and Historic Environment Scotland for a tree-specific BioBlitz at Caerlavock Castle on Saturday 29th August! There are many mysteries at Caerlaverock Castle, including how old the trees are, where the bodies are buried (seriously…they haven’t… Read More »Join us for a tree-specific BioBlitz at Caerlaverock Castle! 29th Aug, 11-4pm
On 7th August, an intrepid gang of more than 40 people visited the Glaisters Bridge site near Corsock to witness an eclectic visual and audio event which sought to celebrate the Wind – acting as a medium for creative energy… Read More »The ‘Wonders of WIND’ event gives a new way to connect to the Galloway Landscape!
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! With a focus on ‘Woodland Connectivity’
A 2-day course (16-17th September) is now advertised, giving attendees a chance to get an introduction to Continuous Cover Forestry as a principle and options for putting it into practice in Dumfries & Galloway. Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) is an… Read More »Continuous Cover Forestry in Dumfries & Galloway (16-17th Sept)
Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland, near Corsock, is a result of an innovative partnership between the landowner, Foresight Group, and the community. Funding has now been secured from the Glenkens & District Community Fund to build on existing work, supporting a… Read More »Partnership Funding Success for Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland
Can you help us re-connect native woodlands across Dumfries & Galloway? Have you got experience of finding the right tree for the right place and that tree delivering multiple benefits for landowners? We are advertising three £10,000 contracts, seeking people… Read More »Re-connecting Native Woodlands across Dumfries & Galloway: Contract Opportunities
On Friday 19th June, P6 and P7 from Gatehouse Primary School visited Knocktall Woodland Creation site near Borgue. This was the latest in a series of funded school visits, made possible thanks to a joint partnership between local charity Dumfries… Read More »Gatehouse Primary School Pupils visit Knocktall Woodland Creation Site near Borgue
An exciting, fun and free programme of imaginative events is planned for the summer holidays, hosted in coastal woodland sites across Dumfries & Galloway, from obstacle courses to making and using your own ink. The events are either designed for… Read More »Adventurous participants sought for a summer of Coastal Woodland Quests!
A survey has been launched aiming to gather the views of people growing native trees in Scotland. This forms part of the development phase of major projects in Scotland that are looking to support the tree growing and nursery sector… Read More »Tree Growing Survey launched!
Pupils from Twynholm Primary School enjoyed a hands-on woodland visit on 22nd April. At Knocktall Wood near Borgue, the group made the most of the spring sunshine to learn about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, timber uses, and forestry skills.… Read More »Twynholm Primary pupils spend a morning at Knocktall Wood, near Borgue