Galloway Forest Park, a sprawling 300-square-mile haven of woodlands, lochs, and hills in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, is renowned for its biodiversity and scenic beauty. However, its aquatic ecosystems, particularly
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Autumn Approaching: Embracing the Season’s Charm and ChangeAutumn Approaching: Embracing the Season’s Charm and Change
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The Sitka Spruce: Ecology, Uses, and Significance in 2025The Sitka Spruce: Ecology, Uses, and Significance in 2025
The Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), a towering evergreen native to the Pacific Northwest, is one of the most ecologically and economically significant trees in North America. Renowned for its rapid
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A82 Felling Reaches Toughest Challenge Yet: Tackling Steep Slopes Above Loch NessA82 Felling Reaches Toughest Challenge Yet: Tackling Steep Slopes Above Loch Ness
In April 2024, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) embarked on the most perilous phase of its long-running Steep Ground Felling Programme along the A82, a major trunk road stretching from
Forest Therapy with CAMHS: Nurturing Young Minds in NatureForest Therapy with CAMHS: Nurturing Young Minds in Nature
In an era where mental health challenges among children and adolescents are on the rise, innovative approaches to therapy are gaining traction. One such approach is forest therapy, a mindful,
Digging Deeper: New Archaeological Visualizations in Galloway, 2025Digging Deeper: New Archaeological Visualizations in Galloway, 2025
Galloway, a region in southwest Scotland steeped in history, has long captivated archaeologists and historians with its rich tapestry of prehistoric, Viking-age, and medieval sites. In 2025, advancements in archaeological
National Tree Week 2024: Celebrating Trees and Their Vital Role in Our WorldNational Tree Week 2024: Celebrating Trees and Their Vital Role in Our World
Introduction National Tree Week, the UK’s largest annual celebration of trees, took place from 23 November to 1 December 2024, marking the start of the tree-planting season. Organized by The
World Wetlands Day 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common FutureWorld Wetlands Day 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
Every year on February 2, the global community unites to celebrate World Wetlands Day, a pivotal occasion to raise awareness about the critical role wetlands play in sustaining life on
Forest Safety Call in Wake of Eowyn: Lessons Learned and the Road AheadForest Safety Call in Wake of Eowyn: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
In the quiet shadow of the storm, the forest breathes a different kind of stillness. The recent impact of Storm Eowyn has left a lasting impression across the woodland communities