Seed Collecting
Thursday, 03 February 2022
Every year we aim to plant around 25 million trees throughout Scotland. That’s five for every person in the country. And that’s just us, Forestry and Land Scotland. It doesn’t include the millions pla…
Riparian zones
Friday, 31 December 2021
A riparian zone is the area of land along a river or burn. We plant native broadleaf trees along these zones to help with climate change and biodiversity, creating robust wildlife corridors that are…
Glentress Clean-up
Monday, 20 December 2021
Please note: The following blog and information are correct as of 15 December 2021. For the latest information on forest and trail openings, please see our forest destination pages. G…
Storm Arwen: The aftermath
Friday, 17 December 2021
The UK is known for turbulent weather. Coming into winter, we expect to see higher winds, heavier rain and snow too. However, Storm Arwen was a considerable step above the usual bad weather. With extr…
Our top all-abilities trails to explore this spring
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
We have a range of all-abilities trails that generally have a uniform surface, are wider, and are marked with easy-to-follow signage. Our all-abilities trails are wide, generally have …
New project helping to support fish populations in Galloway Forest Park
Monday, 08 November 2021
This partner-run project is thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland. Through a series of environmental restoration tasks, the project's goal is to restore the Black Water of Dee to be more fav…
Autumn approaching
Wednesday, 22 September 2021
With autumn on the horizon and the weather turning, it's the perfect time to remember all the amazing scenes that arrive in the latter part of the year: glorious colours, crisp & frosty mornings, …
Osprey Migration
Thursday, 16 September 2021
Ospreys are one of Scotland’s greatest wildlife revival stories. Considered extinct as a breeding bird in the British Isles in 1916, there are now about 250 pairs across the country. Around August and…
Mixed migration news
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
The news is not very promising this week, unfortunately, because one of the two satellite tracked osprey juveniles, Talla, has not relayed any updated signal since 1 September. The last time Talla was…
Megget's epic voyage
Tuesday, 07 September 2021
Autumn migration is well under way now and most ospreys have left the UK or are about to. Talla (671), one of the two satellite tracked ospreys from the main Tweed Valley osprey nest, left the UK on 2…
Talla heads south!
Tuesday, 31 August 2021
This is a very exciting time for the Tweed Valley osprey project because one of the young satellite tagged ospreys has migrated. Talla (Darvic ring blue 671) from the main nest has left Tweed Valley a…
Tree Disease In Scotland
Tuesday, 31 August 2021
Given the long lives of trees, it can be surprising to learn that many trees in Scotland are at risk from pests and diseases. Whilst some trees can live for centuries, some infections can cause them t…
Quiet times at the nest
Tuesday, 24 August 2021
There are periods of quiet at the main Tweed Valley osprey nest now. The birds are moving further afield and only returning to the nest to hang around waiting for their dad PW3 to return with fish. He…
Coastal forests off the beaten track
Monday, 23 August 2021
The Year of Coasts & Waters has been extended throughout 2021, showcasing some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. However, our amazing coastline isn’t all about beaches or cliffs, and it co…