Craig Farm and Barnshalloch Wood, Balmaclellan. Courtesy of Mas Smyth and Richard Cunningham. RV in
...Craig Farm and Barnshalloch Wood, Balmaclellan. Courtesy of Mas Smyth and Richard Cunningham. RV in felled plantation: gate at NX 679 754; park at NX672 748 (DG7 3QS) from 12.00 bring packed lunch. Wood pasture and forest regeneration, woodland grazing with Galloway cattle, wild apple ecology (we should see some lovely apple blossom) and genetics, rewilding. Discuss UKFS/restocking targets. Booking essential, numbers limited.
AM - The Garrique – look at establishment re-stock using different ground prep techniques – trench
...AM - The Garrique – look at establishment re-stock using different ground prep techniques – trench mounding vs hinge and straight planting. Diverse conifers on restock site. Alternative/re-usable deer fencing. Possible conversion of The Old Wood (P1919) to CCF.
PM – Ballochleam woodland creation site. P2016. Look at different rates of establishment on hinge mounding, mounding and chemical screefing. Host: Barry Harper (Scottish Woodlands).
Elderslie Estates and Houston Farms, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6 7HY. 400 hectares of woodland on
...Elderslie Estates and Houston Farms, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6 7HY. 400 hectares of woodland on 1,600 ha of land. Hosted by Mark Crichton Maitland (owner) assisted by Bryan Elliott (Eucalyptus Renewables) and Tim Mack (Head Forester). Eucalyptus trials with impressive results. Visit 3 stands at varying ages (P2015, 2016 & 2019). Looking at thinning already. Policy woodlands restructuring - Elderslie Estate was joint winner of the 2018 Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards for Multi-purpose Woodlands.
Ledmore and Migdale Woods (host: Woodland Trust – Ross Watson). Native woodland restoration. Mixed NR:
...Ledmore and Migdale Woods (host: Woodland Trust – Ross Watson). Native woodland restoration. Mixed NR: Birch/SP/ Quercis P. woodlands overlooking the Dornoch Firth. RV at Car Park OS: NH 669 907.
Annual Study Tour hosted by NE Region and based in Tomintoul. Main sponsor: James Jones & Sons
...Annual Study Tour hosted by NE Region and based in Tomintoul. Main sponsor: James Jones & Sons Limited.
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Annual RSFS clay pigeon competition at Forrest Estate Experiences, St John’s Town of Dalry, DG7 3XS
Annual RSFS clay pigeon competition at Forrest Estate Experiences, St John’s Town of Dalry, DG7 3XS