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White-tailed eagle nest discovered in Caithness

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

A breeding pair of white-tailed eagles has set up home in a Caithness woodland. The birds, thought to be the first successful breeding pair in the area for almost 100 years, were found nesting in…

A COP26 for pine martens

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Last month, pine marten experts from around the world attended the Eighth International Martes Symposium in Aviemore.  With an estimated population of just 3700, pine martens are a protected s…

Aspen at Glenmore

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

As one of the partners in Cairngorms Connect, we've been carrying out enrichment planting of native broadleaves across Glenmore Forest Park. Over the summer, alongside Cairngorms National Park Volunte…

Creating habitats to save rare bee

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Our staff in North Region have been working all summer to grow a wide range of wildflowers that should help boost numbers of a rare species of bumblebee and other pollinating insects.   T…

Fungi foragers urged to pick only what they need

Thursday, 31 August 2023

People planning to head out to forests this autumn to try their hand at ‘foraging’ – to pick wild mushrooms – are being urged to ‘be sure what you’re picking and pick only what you need’. We're findi…

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…