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…
Before and after photos show Ryvoan Pass recovery from deer damage
Friday, 18 August 2023
Our team recently recreated a historic photo of the Ryvoan Pass to document the impact of deer management over the Green Lochan. The Ryvoan Pass in the Cairngorms National Park is a trail that takes …
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…
Pine marten numbers on the increase in Galloway as technology trials yield positive results
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 …
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 …
Public safety push as Kirkhill Forest clear up continues
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 …
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…
Tech helping to give Scotland’s rainforests breathing room
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…