A83 drone seeding underway
Wednesday, 05 July 2023
An estimated 20 million birch seeds have been scattered on the hillside above the A83 thanks to the use of drone technology. We've been working closely with Transport Scotland in this latest phase …
Public safety push as Kirkhill Forest clear up continues
Wednesday, 05 July 2023
We are trialling new measures to promote access and keep the public safe during the next phase of storm damage clear-up at Kirkhill Forest. With work due to begin on 3 July and likely …
What’s next for the Swinnie jigsaw
Thursday, 29 June 2023
Earlier this year one of our foresters discovered a huge jigsaw piece while surveying for an upcoming land management plan. The shape covers around 2 hectares and is one of three pieces found in th…
Tech helping to give Scotland’s rainforests breathing room
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
We are using technology more and more to help us modernise forestry to make it safer and more efficient. Most recently we started to see how we can use drone to map out where rhododendron needs to b…
Forest visitors urged to follow safety signage
Thursday, 08 June 2023
We are urging members of the public to adhere to warning and safety signage to avoid putting themselves in danger from being crushed by trees, machinery or being ‘shot’ by broken chain links from ch…
Visit to Lockerbie sawmill
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Our staff recently toured the James Jones sawmill in Lockerbie, where large volumes of our timber are processed for construction and other markets. The tour was part of the Marketing and Sales Quali…
Successful trial project opens young eyes to peatland careers
Friday, 26 May 2023
Helping young people understand the need for peatland restoration was the aim of a successful outing for Golspie High School pupils to Dalchork Forest last month, thanks to our North Region and Nature…
Glentress Trail Naming Competition
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Work on the Glentress Masterplan has been well underway for several months now and we're starting to see some real progress. 16km of new trails are being added to the network to suit every level of ri…
Activities that harm
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Summer is a great time to get out and explore Scotland’s best natural spaces. We recently conducted a survey* asking Scottish people if they participated in outdoor activities. These ranged from dog …
Our peatland team visit Irish blanket bog restoration sites
Thursday, 04 May 2023
In March, our peatland team visited sites managed by Coillte Nature, a not-for-profit branch of the Irish semi-state forestry company - Coillte, for a knowledge-sharing visit about restoration. Ian M…
Lichen, moss or grass: rainforest adventures with Plantlife
Tuesday, 02 May 2023
Guest blog by our native woodland ecologist, Richard Thompson, on a recent training tour of Scotland’s rainforest. Thirteen of our staff gathered around Plantlife’s Lichen and Bryophyte Advisor, Ol…
Fence post fluff
Friday, 28 April 2023
If you go out to the more open areas of Scotland’s national forests and land, especially places with deep heather and old fence lines, you may see someone looking somewhat intently at the fence posts.…
Some of our favourite spring walks
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy new flowers and budding trees while you walk along our forest trails. So, pack your gear and a snack and get out into the trees. Ardentinny Cowa…
Annual Scots pine collection
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Scots pine is our national tree and was once used to make ship masts. Its timber is strong and easy to work with making it a popular building product even today. It’s also a key pioneer specie…