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Highland cattle come to butterflies' rescue |
Scotland’s only butterfly reserve is reporting a significant increase in the numbers of rare butterfly species – thanks to the interventions of Highland cattle. |
Volunteers wanted to help explore archaeological mystery |
Volunteer archaeologists are invited to set aside time on Saturday 11 September to join a team of experts as they investigate a recent archaeological find. |
New public woodland for the Tweed Valley |
Forestry Commission Scotland today announced that it has purchased part of Nether Horsburgh farm as part of its ongoing repositioning programme. |
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History comes to life at Wilsontown. |
The runaway success of a recent ‘walking theatre’ tour of Wilsontown Ironworks has resulted in a second event being scheduled to help meet demand. |
Heritage secrets of Scotland's forests go online |
Anyone interested in finding out about some of Scotland’s hidden cultural heritage can now take advantage of a new online resource from Forestry Commission Scotland. |
Rogie Falls to get face lift |
Visitors to Rogie Falls will only have limited access to the site later this month as Forestry Commission Scotland carries out some felling in Torrachilty Forest. |
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Tree felling danger warning |
Disregarding warning signage if you visit a local forest where felling is taking place could lead to serious injury – or worse – Forestry Commission Scotland warned today. |
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Ospreys a Borders success story |
Conservation experts in the Scottish Borders are celebrating that over the past ten years, over a 100 osprey chicks have fledged nests in the River Tweed catchment area. |
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Pilot project to test woodland carbon assurance scheme |
Scottish forests will take part in a six month trial to test a UK wide quality assurance scheme which will set standards for tree planting schemes that promise to capture carbon. |
More of Scotland’s forestry history brought into the light |
The people who have worked in the forests of Glenmore and Rothiemurchus over the past 80 years are the focus of a new publication that records some of the area’s oral history, lore and legend. |
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Woodland pilot project could boost farm business |
In a drive to increase tree cover across the country, Forestry Commission Scotland aims to kick-start a new pilot project which could see new woodlands being created in partnership with farmers. |
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David Marshall Lodge celebrates 50 years |
A celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Forestry Commission Scotland’s David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre took place yesterday (Sunday 15th of August). |
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Galloway great for meteor shower |
Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park could be a major hot spot for stargazers later this week as one of Britain’s biggest meteor showers is due to hit the skies. |
Osprey puppet making at Kailzie |
Children are being invited to join in a fun wildlife puppet making day at Kailzie Gardens, just outside Peebles, on Sunday 15th August. |
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Hydro boost for Highlands |
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead, today announced that Green Highland Renewables Limited (GHR) is to explore developing small scale hydro schemes on the national forest estate in the northwest Highlands. |
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Funding awards kick start delivery of Central Scotland Green Network |
Funding awarded to 17 projects across the central belt has kick-started the process that will deliver the single, biggest greenspace development in Europe. |
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Business boost at top Borders tourist attraction |
Forestry Commission Scotland wants to hear from dynamic and innovative businesses about providing high quality services at the new Glentress Peel development when it opens next Spring. |
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Mull’s eagles have stars in their eyes |
The Mull Eagle Watch hide at Loch Frisa has soared to new heights by achieving a coveted four star award for being an excellent wildlife experience for tourists. |