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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…

Glentress Trail Naming Competition

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Work on the Glentress Masterplan has been well underway for several months now and we're starting to see some real progress. 16km of new trails are being added to the network to suit every level of ri…

Activities that harm

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Summer is a great time to get out and explore Scotland’s best natural spaces. We recently conducted a survey* asking Scottish people if they participated in outdoor activities. These ranged from dog …

Fence post fluff

Friday, 28 April 2023

If you go out to the more open areas of Scotland’s national forests and land, especially places with deep heather and old fence lines, you may see someone looking somewhat intently at the fence posts.…

Some of our favourite spring walks

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

  Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy new flowers and budding trees while you walk along our forest trails. So, pack your gear and a snack and get out into the trees. Ardentinny Cowa…

Annual Scots pine collection

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

  Scots pine is our national tree and was once used to make ship masts. Its timber is strong and easy to work with making it a popular building product even today. It’s also a key pioneer specie…

Take a forest drive

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Our Forest Drives are once again open for vehicle access. These facilities are a great way to get into the forest and see some stunning sights from across the country.   Though these drives are …

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023

Monday, 27 February 2023

Every year we take on around 25 apprentices throughout our organisation, and all across Scotland. From Trees and Timber to Mechanical Engineering, and Procurement to Data Science, we're proud to offer…

Spending a day along the Queen’s Way in Galloway

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Galloway is a great place to explore, with animal experiences to stunning walks and lochs.  The Queen’s Way is a 17-mile scenic road that runs between New Galloway and Newton Stewart. Though the …