Thursday, 27 July 2023
Last year we posted a blog about a new trial using thermal imaging cameras to survey artificial den boxes in Galloway Forest Park. We're pleased to confirm this innovative method of monitoring pine …
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Deer management plays a large part in how we will achieve our ongoing climate and biodiversity goals. It is estimated that there are now over 1 million deer in Scotland, a number that has doubled in t…
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Moray is a great place to escape for the weekend. With stunning beaches, a rich history, and expansive forests to explore. Check out some of our more popular spots and get inspired to head east this s…
Saturday, 08 July 2023
Our green signs are a well-known sight across Scotland and welcome thousands of people to our forests every year. But have you ever wondered how they’re made? In this article, we take a trip to Border…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…