A Dumbarton family will be Going Ape at the high wire forest adventure park in Aberfoyle thanks to the Woodland Trust Scotland, part of the UK’s leading conservation charity.
The Duncan family won the vouchers at a woodland fun day organised by The Woodland Trust Scotland, in the grounds of Overtoun Estate
The event was organised to launch the Trust’s £1.5million fundraising appeal to acquire and create new native woodland on 240 ha (600 acres) at Lang Craigs. Years of neglect have degraded its natural environment but the site offers fantastic opportunities for native woodland creation and community involvement - with the promise of accessible green space.
The Woodland Trust Scotland has a unique opportunity to acquire the land at Lang Craigs – but only has limited time to secure the site and fulfil its ambition to create a woodland legacy for future generations.
The Lang Craigs launch event provided an opportunity to engage with members of the local community and discuss plans for the site. The day was packed with activities for the whole family including storytelling walks, willow weaving and green art.
Louise Duncan said “We had a great day out with the Trust recently in the grounds of Overtoun Estate, learning about their plans for the site and taking part in the many activities that were organised. We are really looking forward to spending a day high in the trees of Go Ape.”
Rebecca Whitley, Woodland Trust Scotland Project Officer said, “The opinions of the local community are important to us as we develop our plans for the site.
Not only do we want to create new native woodland, we also want to create an area that will become a thriving home for wildlife and an area where people can visit and to give children an opportunity to be involved and learn about the wonders of nature.”
Those wishing to support the Trust’s fundraising plans can do so by visiting the website www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/langcraigs or by calling 0845 293 5858.
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media@woodlandtrust.org.ukThe Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. It has 300,000 members and supporters.
The Trust has three key aims: i) to enable the creation of more native woods and places rich in trees ii) to protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future iii) to inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees
Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). Access to its sites is free.
In 1984, the Trust acquired its first wood in Scotland. In the last 25 years the Trust has increased its holdings in Scotland it now owns 80 sites across Scotland covering 8,500 hectares. Further news can be accessed via this website.