Wildflower Meadow Blooms at Geordie's Wood22 June 2010 - Woods and meadows in Glen Devon have burst into summer colour and now’s the best time to visit, says the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity the Woodland Trust. The Magic of Pressmennan Wood18 June 2009 Schools across East Lothian were invited to participate in a week-long woodland discovery event with the Woodland Trust Scotland at Pressmennan Wood home of the "Glingblobs and Tootflits" The Green Dream at Lang Craigs13 June 2010 - Pupils from across Dumbarton got up close to nature last week to celebrate West Dunbartonshire’s Green Dream 2010. Growing List of Celebrities supports Lang Craigs Campaign13 May 2010 - Two more stars have joined the growing list of celebrities supporting the Lang Craigs appeal. Robbie Coltrane and actress Elaine C Smith have joined Carol Smillie, in lending their voice to the fund-raising plans for Lang Craigs. Celebrities Get Behind Appeal22 April 2010 - Scottish TV personality Carol Smillie and actress Joanna McLeod are lending their support to the Woodland Trust's Lang Craigs appeal. Green Fingered Pupils Plant Trees in School Grounds18 March 2010 - St Peter’s Primary School is just one of the many schools in West Dunbartonshire where pupils are donning their gardening gloves this spring and planting native trees through the Woodland Trust’s “Hedge and Copse” scheme. Changes ahead for Moncreiffe Hill Wood10 March 10 - Moncreiffe Hill Wood owned and managed by the Woodland Trust Scotland, will undergo some changes in the coming years, following a small land swap with a neighbouring landowner. The Woodland Trust Needs You!29 January 2009 -The Trust’s project at Lang Craigs has been shortlisted by the for a coveted prize of 30,000 Euros. Members of the public are being encouraged to vote for the one they deem to be most eco-worthy. Ancient Woodland Overpowered6 January 2009 - The Woodland Trust Scotland is disappointed by today’s decision by the Scottish Government to allow the construction of the Beauly to Denny power line. The routing of the power line will endanger ancient woodland. Dumbarton Family Go Ape13 November 2009 - A Dumbarton family will be going ape at the high wire forest adventure park in Aberfoyle thanks to the Woodland Trust Scotland. Discovering the Magic in Pressmennan Woods6 November 2009 - A professional trapeze artist, woodland creatures and woodland games will entertain East Lothian schools this week as they participate in a woodland discovery week organised by the Woodland Trust Scotland. Treasure Hunters Wanted27 October 2009. Druim nan Crann Saighde Woodlands, on the South shore of Loch Rannoch includes remnants of the ancient forest is home to a treasure trove of ancient trees. On Sunday 1st November, this Forestry Commission Scotland site will be the venue to help Woodland Trust Scotland find and map the UKs ancient trees. The Great Trossachs Forest Open for Business2 October 2009 - One of the most significant native woodland regeneration projects to take place in the UK in a generation was officially inaugurated by Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham Creating a Legacy30 September 2009 - A major £1.5m fundraising campaign is being launched by the Trust, currently celebrating its 25th year, to purchase land and create an exciting new native woodland just 12 miles from Glasgow. Ignorance is Bliss for Exclusive Playground3 September 2009 - An environmental statement that has more holes than Swiss cheese and misrepresentation of environmental concerns are the meal of the day on the Dall Estate. A step in the right direction11 June 2009 - The Trust welcomes yesterday's statement in the Scottish Parliament by Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment, in which he announced a smoother path for grant aiding new forestry works. Case Dismissed29 May 2009 - The Trust is delighted at the decision to refuse planning for a windfarm at Montreathmont Moor. The woodland on is a haven for wildlife and a wonderful amenity for local walkers. Ancient Woodland Saved20 May 2009 - The Woodland Trust Scotland is delighted at Falkirk Council's decision to refuse planning consent for the contruction of 5 houses at Whinnie Muir in Torwood, thus saving ancient woodland. Woodland Theatre Comes to Town1 April 2009 - A tree loving puppet show came to town this week. School children from Glasgow and Stirling enjoyed a beautiful adaptation of the Man Who Planted Trees. Northwood Name in Lights27 Feb 2009 - A new iconic sign is being unveiled at Northwood, Livingston. Schools across West Lothian have been creating Scotland's answer to the "Hollywood" sign in California. Films Branch Out into Woods!13 February 2009 - It isn't the normal place you would choose to watch a good film - but five West Lothian Schools recently opted for a woodland marquee to showcase a very special premiere. Help us extend Backmuir Wood10 February 2009 - The Trust needs your help to enable us to purchase 7ha of woodland right next to Backmuir Wood Hunt for Nature's Gentle Giant19 January 2009 - In the grounds of Alloway's Auld Kirk, stands a gentle giant - a grand and imposing sycamore. As we celebrate the Bard's, 250th Anniversary of his brith - we are asking people to find other giants which may have been around in the days of Burns. End of the Road8 January 2009 - The Woodland Trust Scotland is urging the reporters on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) public enquiry to put the environment first and consider an alternative route. FREEwoods launches in Scotland6 January 2009 - Want to plant new native woodland but put off by the cost and the complexity. If so why not take advantage of the Trust's FREEwoods Scheme A Touch of Hollywood Glamour Comes to Livingston25 November 2008 - The glamour and the glitz of the Hollywood red carpet is coming to Livingston today. Pupils from 5 secondary schools across West Lothian will be getting the red carpet treatment as their film premieres. If You Go Down to the Woods Today ...31st July 2008 - What is your perception of woodland? Is it somewhere you can go to escape the stresses of modern life or is it somewhere to be avoided? Do you think it’s full of fluttering wood-fairies or home to a grumpy monster?! Glen Devon Award25 July 2008 - The Woodland Trust Scotland, part of the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, has reason to celebrate after receiving a commendation in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2008 for its woodland creation project in Glen Devon. Help us create new woodland at Kilmagad3 June 2008 - The Woodland Trust has the opportunity to acquire land adjacent to Kilmagad Wood. If successful the Trust will create new native woodland. This will only be possible with help from the public. Nina and the Neurons goes Eco2 May 2008 - Swapping the lab for the great outdoors, Nina joined pupils of Muckhart Primary School to celebrate the creation of new native woodland at Geordie's Wood. Biodiversity boost for Geordie's Wood30 April 2008 - Thanks to a £35,901 grant from Biffaward, we will be transforming 17 hectares of former grassland land into a mosaic of native woodland and open ground habitat at Geordie’s Wood. Planting the last tree for the scouts at Eilean Shona16 April 2008 - The remote island of Eilean Shona, situated off the West Cost of Scotland, was host to a group of Network Scouts from Bishopton and the Woodland Trust Scotland as they planted trees to create the 100th and final centenary grove, marking 100 years of the Scouting Association. Scouting for Trees3 April 2008 - Alva and Dollar Scout Groups teamed up with the Woodland Trust Scotland to help plant trees at Arndean Estate to mark the Scouts Centenary Year. Creating a Woodland Legacy in Drumry19 March 2008 - Pupils from Kilbowie Primary School and St Eunan's Primary School teamed up with the Woodland Trust Scotland to take part in a tree planting iniative to create a lasting woodland legacy. Woodland Adventure at Milton17 March 2008 - School Children from across the Central Belt help create one of Scotland's largest native broadleaved woodlands. MSP Visits Formonthills11 February 2008 - Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Clare Baker donned her walking boots and visited Formonthills Community Woodland. Balallan School wins top prize9 January 2008 - Eco minded pupils at Balallan School have scooped £1000 for their environmental achievements in an national recycling competition. Liff Primary Go Wild11 November 2007 - Pupils from Liff Primary School enjoy a magical literary journey at Backmuir Wood. Celebrating Woodland14 September 2007 - Woodland Trust and Muckhart Nature Park Association celebrate woodland and the outdoors at Geordie's Wood. |