Whinny Hill is a stunning Woodland Trust Scotland site near the shores of Loch Lomond, and from January to March this year we planted a 6 hectare field there that was formerly rented for grazing. Approximately 4 hectares were deer fenced and 3.3 hectares planted...
During times of self-isolation and social distancing, it is important that we all find ways to continue to connect with nature. Our Ancient Tree Inventory could provide the perfect way to learn more about the incredible world of ancient trees. The Ancient Tree Inventory is a...
Gwen Raes, Estate Ranger, and Hamish Thomson, Estate Manager, set up a wonderful day to kickstart the new visitor and event season for existing and new volunteers at Glen Finglas, our largest Woodland Trust estate in the UK. Volunteer roles there now include Woodland Engagement volunteers,...
Recently I gave a talk to students from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) about how volunteering works with the Woodland Trust. After this, we headed out for an enjoyable day's ancient tree recording in Glen Nevis, the beautiful glen below our highest...
Gwen Raes, Estate Ranger at Glen Finglas, the biggest site in the UK that the Woodland Trust owns, has shared these lovely thoughts with us: "The woods are waiting for you… Although close contact with people isn’t recommended right now, you can still enjoy a beautiful woodland...
A rare rainforest fungus and two tiny fly species never before seen in the UK have been found at two of our Scotland rainforest sites. These exciting discoveries add to the vast range of wildlife already living in these special places and show how important...
Fingers crossed it won't be long now until our nest at Loch Arkaig will be occupied once again! The team who manage the camera, including Lewis Pate, our raptor expert, and the company who installed the equipment, went up on a snowy day to check...
Yesterday, as part of a three day regional gathering, RSPB offered their help to carry out some work in the Woodland Trust’s Glencharnoch Wood in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Over the course of the afternoon, 46 staff helped recreate open water...
At Glen Finglas (Brig o’ Turk, Callander, Stirlingshire) we're holding our annual “Light up your Lantern” event on 30th October (from 5.00 – 9.30pm) and we're looking for volunteers to have fun in the dark! We would like a few creative volunteers that love to exhibit...
We are delighted that visitors to the Trust's Dunollie Wood have found hazel glove fungus - an indicator of high quality temperate rainforest. The fungus was spotted by retired Countryside Ranger Richard Wesley during a recent visit to Dunollie by Lorn Natural History Group. Richard spotted a fragment...