A key part of SCAMP ambition is to support the local economy, both new start-ups but also existing businesses. Within the ‘Coastal Woodlands’ strand of SCAMP, Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands (DGW) is exploring how our woodlands can provide products and… Read More »How can D&G’s Coastal Woodlands support businesses and the local economy
Do you have apples growing which will go to waste? Would you like to participate in the gathering and central pressing of apples, and receive bottles of lovely juice in return? If you own or have access to apple trees,… Read More »Dumfries & Galloway’s 2026 Regionwide Apple Medley!
The D&G Woodlands AGM is proposed for Thursday 24th September 2026, 5.00-6.45pm @ The Pavilion, Barwhillanty Estate, Parton. All members are invited! This year, we are delighted to be holding our AGM in a fantastic new venue, ‘The Pavilion’ at… Read More »D&G Woodlands AGM – 24/09/26
Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland, near Corsock, is a result of an innovative partnership between the landowner, Foresight Group, and the community. A series of introductory scything events were recently held, giving attendees the chance to learn about scything, how to… Read More »Skills were sharpened at Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland’s Scything Events
How can we better connect woodland fragments, creating wildlife corridors and nature networks across the region? Work is underway on the Wood-Wide Network project, investigating options for ‘Woodland Connectivity’ across Dumfries & Galloway. This project is supported by a development… Read More »Wood-Wide Network Project – Update Blog
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
