Winter walks
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
With winter solstice just days away, we thought we'd share some great places to explore during this time of year. Whether you fancy something active or want to get outside and connect with nature, the…
River restoration is underway in Glen Prosen
Friday, 13 December 2024
Our teams have put up almost 14 km of fencing to exclude deer and rabbits from sections of the riverbank to protect young trees. Planning Forester Sophie Cade said: “This fencing work is an imp…
Stay safe in our forests this winter
Friday, 06 December 2024
Are you planning to visit any of our forests? It’s important to always follow our safety signage and prepare in advance. This is particularly important in the winter when the weather impacts forest co…
Working with Beaver Trust to release a family of five beavers to Loch Ard forest
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
The two adults and three kits have been released into restored wetland habitat, where our staff have created a network of ponds and new native woodland along the riparian corridor of Duchray Wa…
National Tree Week 2024
Monday, 25 November 2024
This week is National Tree Week. Established by the Tree Council, National Tree Week marks the beginning of the annual tree planting season across the UK. Trees are an important asset for our future a…
Forests around Glasgow
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Glasgow may be the most densely populated city in Scotland but there are plenty of places to explore and relax in. With many people not having access to a garden, the parks and woodlands around our ci…
Dig deeper: how to designate a site like Kraiknish Dun
Monday, 18 November 2024
The Iron Age dun of Kraiknish sits on the top of a rocky knoll on the coastline at the mouth of Loch Eynort on Skye. It was built around 2000 years ago, and now survives as a drystone wall that measur…
Angus Glens: a 'living laboratory'
Sunday, 03 November 2024
The Angus Glens are the southern gateway to the Cairngorms National Park and we’re privileged to be looking after them for the future. Last September we hosted scientists from across the UK at G…
Bats in our forests
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Did you know that Scotland is home to ten of the 17 bat species living and breeding in the UK? Some of the biggest threats to bats come from habitat destruction and fragmentation such as roads,…
Biofluorescence in the rainforest
Monday, 28 October 2024
Biofluorescence is where organisms absorb a low wavelength of light and then emit a high wavelength of light - the light that is emitted is a different colour from the light that is absorbed. While so…
Forests the whole family can enjoy this autumn
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Scotland's forests are magical in autumn. Nothing beats the crunching of leaves underfoot as you look out for mushrooms, brambles, and bright red rowan berries. Want a trip the whole family can enjoy?…
On the road to saving Scotland’s wild apple
Monday, 07 October 2024
Wild apple trees haven't been a species often found in our management plans in the past, but all of that is changing with a new project at our nursery. We were recently approached by Dr Rick Wor…
An exciting season for white-tailed eagle fans
Monday, 30 September 2024
In a first, two white-tailed eagle chicks took flight under the watch of delighted wildlife enthusiasts on the Isle of Mull. This breeding season, an adult pair of eagles became the first …
Restoring, expanding and protecting Scotland’s rainforest zone
Thursday, 26 September 2024
You might think our work is all about timber production, but that’s only part of our story. We also develop renewable energy schemes, conserve wildlife and protect and restore habitats. This Sco…