Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland has reassured members of the public that the Glen Coe Lochan is refilling following a sluice gate block, last week. Concerns were raised when visitors to the lochan were distressed to see that the water had drained away leaving a muddy hollow. The incident occurred during a routine check of the mechanism controlling the sluice gate on the dam at the lochan. The check i...
Monday, 05 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is 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 chainsaws or harvesters. The call comes as the organisation records significant increase in reports from worried staff and contractors regarding incursions onto liv...
Sunday, 04 June 2023
Scotland’s forests are home to some of our most beloved species: red squirrels, Scot’s pine, capercaillies and pine martens. These iconic creatures often take the spotlight when the subjects of biodiversity and conservation are discussed. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), which manages 640,000 hectares of Scotland’s forests, is calling for more attention and praise for the unsung heroes of...
Friday, 02 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland is calling for more to be done to highlight the responsibilities that go with access rights after a ranger was assaulted for asking that a campfire be extinguished. The incident happened in Tentsmuir forest, which was affected last week (Thursday 25 May) by a wildfire - started by a campfire – that required SFRS crews from three areas to attend. Helicopter assis...
Thursday, 01 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is teaming up with the British Dragonfly Society to help protect and boost the population of some of the rarest dragonflies in the British Isles. Over 50 FLS sites are home to some of Britain’s rarest dragonflies. The new conservation partnership will focus on improving dragonfly habitat as a whole, but with a particular focus on six endangered or vulnerable sp...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
An estimated 20 million birch seeds have been scattered on the hillside above the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful thanks to Forestry and Land Scotland’s use of drone technology. The drone seeding is the latest phase in efforts by Forestry and Land Scotland, working with Transport Scotland, to reduce the likelihood of landslips on the notorious stretch of road. The technique – new to FLS - is ...
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland is calling for visitors to exercise extreme caution as it works with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and neighbouring land owners to tackle a large wildfire near Cannich. The exact cause of the fire, which started on Tuesday of last week, is not yet known but has been associated with wild camping. SFRS appliances have been in attendance regularly over the p...
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland Environment Team and a group of volunteers have just spent two mornings counting endangered black grouse during their annual lek on an estate in Perthshire recently acquired for the nation. The survey conducted earlier this month at Glenprosen [note 1] aimed to determine a baseline for the black grouse population on the site, as a reference point for future surveys.&nbs...
Monday, 22 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is formally passing back the Scallastle car park to its private owner, although visitors will still be able to access the trail on foot from Craignure under The Scottish Outdoor Access Code SOAC. The trail, which is reached ten minutes on foot from the public car parking in Craignure village can be found opposite the Isle of Mull Hotel. Historically, the car park...
Friday, 19 May 2023
Helping young people understand the need for peatland restoration was the aim of a successful outing for Golspie High School pupils to Dalchork Forest last month, thanks to Forestry and Land Scotland and NatureScot. The day on-site was part of a larger project, supported by the Developing Young Workforce (DYW) co-ordinator for the school, which as well as exploring the science of peatland restora...
Monday, 15 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is using drones to help map the best areas to focus rhododendron removal efforts in a bid to give breathing room to Scotland’s rainforests. FLS has been working for over 25 years to turn back the relentless tide of invasive rhododendron that is smothering much of the west coast and threatening unique rainforest habitat. Rhododendron ponticum is an aggressively-...
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland’s deer management team in Aberfoyle have taken a step towards making deer management a Net Zero activity. Thanks to the FLS sustainability fund solar panels have been installed on a deer larder and are proving to be both effective and efficient. Installed without any disruption to the team using the larder, the system was adopted to help power the unit, which like al...