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Here are some superb photos taken by Calum Davidson during the recent NWDG visit to Mar Lodge, Aberdeenshire. Wonderful old pines and plenty of young woodland regeneration. Many thanks to @sjraouk of @MarLodgeNTS for leading this visit.
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16 Feb 2025
Find out why Rhododendron ponticum is such a problem in #ScotlandsRainforest
📷 Caz Austin
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17 Feb 2025
🏴We're finalising the details of the 'Woodland Habitat Impact Assessment Lite' (WHIALite) Spring programme.
👀Please keep an eye on our social media pages for the full list of events.
These FREE training days will be held across Scotland.
#bestpractice #education #standards
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16 Feb 2025
We loved seeing Scotland's rainforests on tonight's #Countryfile😍
Home to an incredible diversity of species, this habitat is internationally important🌍
As part of @ASRainforest, we're working to protect & restore Scotland's Rainforests
👉 bit.ly/41oK7t7
ALT Dense, moss-covered forest landscape with twisted tree trunks and lush ferns, creating a serene and mystical atmosphere. Credit: Stan Phillips/ASR
ALT Lush green leafy lichens with a lobed structure, covering a mossy trunk of a tree Credit: Lorne Gill/NatureScot
ALT Moss-covered branch overhanging a rushing waterfall in a lush forest. Credit: Stan Phillips/ASR
ALT Branches of a tree covered with dense, stringy lichen in a lush green forest. Credit: Gordon Willoughby/WTML
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18 Feb 2025
Here for you this #thicktrunktuesday is a big beech tree with a powerful grip on the earth.
Scottish Borders
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16 Feb 2025
🌧️🌳 Scotland’s #rainforest is a rare and precious habitat, thriving in mild temperatures, clean air, and high rainfall.
🌿 Want to see a beautiful example of community-led action that is protecting rainforests for future generations? Watch this film 🎥 👉 youtu.be/K1hcIkFz5oU?si=IVm6…
@ASRainforest @ACTinArgyll
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17 Feb 2025
Join @LockettRichard & @DeeWardRottal plus
@scotforestry for an interactive webinar on #riparian planting. From designing, planting, species choice and location to cultivation and much more.
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ALT Riparian Planting - why and how? webinar Wed 26th Feb 7-8pm.
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21 Jan 2025
Here for you this #thicktrunktuesday is a hollowing Chatsworth parkland oak with a sprinkling of Derbyshire mist. Monumental isn't it?
@keeper_of_books @RainB47
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19 Jan 2025
Our fifth priority for the year ahead is to promote more progressive dialogue around the management of deer. 🦌
The Fiadh Project will produce a range of communications tools to encourage a greater emphasis on the recovery of ecological systems and overall landscape health within deer management.
Find out more: scotlandbigpicture.com/fiadh
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18 Jan 2025
Your support helps bring rewilding to life! 🌿
Donations directly contribute to our diverse projects, helping nurture and expand #forests, return missing #animals, and connect people with nature.
Your support makes a real #difference 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/donate/
Thank you💛
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20 Jan 2025
Calling all Councils📢
Register now to be part of #NoMowMay 2025 & make meaningful change for nature🌱
You will receive our best practice guidance, case studies & resources to communicate with your community🌸
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20 Jan 2025
Amazing job opportunity with @WTScotsocial: Head of Estate and Programmes - Scotland. Find out more:
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20 Dec 2024
Plenty interest already being show in this #crofting event, so best get booked in early! Join @WTScotsocial @scotforestry @philknott83 and Shetland Crofter Andrew Hall.
Tea & Trees with Crofters: Tues 28th Jan 6-7pm.
Booking: tickettailor.com/events/inte…
ALT Integrating Trees Network - Tea and Trees With Crofters - Jan 28th 6-7pm
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Sad to see that the estate's most northerly granny pine has succumbed to the inevitable in the last three weeks or so. The tree is now surrounded by a few dozen seedlings, almost certainly its descendants, which will hopefully grow up in its place.
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#pinewoods
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13 Dec 2024
🌳 We're looking for passionate individuals to contribute to advancing sustainable forest management and environmental research.
Current roles include:
🥼 Scientist – Pathology
📊 Technical Research Assistant
🦺 GIS Support Officer x3
Apply online: ow.ly/bEqR50Uqve2
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12 Dec 2024
Introducing #PlotThatPlastic...
Would you like to get involved in a citizen science project to help get plastic off our hills in scotland?
Everyone can do their bit to help 'Forest Plastics Working Group' build a UK wide map locating the whereabouts of plastic tree guards...
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8 Dec 2024
Add a touch of warmth and wild to your #festiveseason 🎄
All items in our shop support rewilding in the #ScottishHighlands. 🌱
Shop our #ethicalgift range 🎁👉 treesforlife.org.uk/our-shop…
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27 Nov 2024
Read this useful guide on #agroforestry from @Forest_Research
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As part of National Tree Week, we’re launching a Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems 🎉
This practical guide, has been created in partnership with the @UniofReading and identifies 33 tree and shrub species suitable for planting on agricultural land. It helps farmers choose the right trees for their unique site conditions and needs, considering factors such as:
🌱Tree height & canopy cover
🌱Pest & disease resilience
🌱Climate and site tolerances
Explore the guide: ow.ly/RLXG50UfEyO
#NationalTreeWeek #Agroforestry #TreePlanting
@scotforestry
@ForestryComm
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Aspens are popping up across Mar Lodge, often far from the nearest mature trees. Of our 89 individual stands, 35 are comprised solely of wee trees! This is showing us that this precious species is expanding its range across the estate.
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28 Nov 2024
Today we welcome the first commercial enterprise to move into Glen Prosen - The Bothy Distillery @TheGinBothy 📢
This new enterprise forms part of our wider strategy to create new jobs and bring economic and social opportunities to the Angus Glens to benefit local communities.
ALT The Keeper's Cottage at Glen Prosen
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28 Nov 2024
🌲Assistant Woodland Officers wanted!🌳
Get a great job which provides a mix of home/office working & the outdoors.
We are now looking for new Assistant Woodland Officers to join us. Closing date 20 Dec 2024.
Details: forestry.gov.scot/live-vacan…
#forestryjobs
ALT We're hiring - Assistant Woodland Officers
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