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Post-UCI Glentress focus shifts to inclusivity

Monday, 21 August 2023

That’s a wrap! We’ve had a blast hosting the 2023 UCI championship at Glentress, where across six days we saw almost 30,000 people visit the forest for the event. World mountain bike champion, Tra…

If you build ponds, they will come

Monday, 31 July 2023

We've teamed up with the British Dragonfly Society to help protect and boost the population of some of the rarest dragonflies in the British Isles. The new conservation partnership will focus on im…

Some great rainforests to explore

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Did you know Scotland’s west coast is full of temperate rainforests? These vibrant areas are home to a range of flora and lichens, some which only exist in this part of the country…a few species do…

New CivTech challenge has deer management in its sights

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…

Forests to enjoy in Moray

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…

Making our signs

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…

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 …

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…

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…