Description:
Field day at the Woodland Trusts Ben Shieldaig and Couldoran estates now called Gleann Shildeag (Shildeag estate) . Visiting the Caledonian pinewood, new plantings scheme further up the glen and to Couldoran House tree nursery
Car sharing will be necessary. Clean boots please, especially for the tree nursery.
Events begins at 10:30 and ends at 15:30.
Hosted by: Woodland Trust Scotland
Attendance at this event counts towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training hours.
PPE or other equipment:
Bring good quality wet weather clothing. Forest paths and some rough ground so strong clean footwear necessary.
Health & Safety – Biosecurity Reminder
As part of our commitment to best practice in land and forest management, we ask all attendees to follow basic biosecurity and personal safety measures during the visit. Please be tick aware.
Refreshments and Facilities:
Bring packed lunch. Public toilets in Shieldaig.
Location:
Glean Shildeag Estate & Woodland Trust – Main Street, Shildeag IV54 8XN
Meeting point:
Meet at the car park opposite the Tigh an Eilean Hotel on the shore front.
What3Words: https://what3words.com/trying.farmed.storybook
Cancellation Policy:
If you are no longer able to attend this event, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing membership@rsfs.org.uk. Many of our events operate with waiting lists, and cancelling in advance allows us to offer your place to another attendee.