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Highlights from an ancient woodland restoration event
See highlights from a restoration demonstration event in Wales, including timber processing, working with contractors, a lichenologist and paleoecology - analysing soil to discover the wood's history.
00:06:35
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
An t-Ord
Highland
15.73 ha (38.87 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Morefield Estate - An Strathan
Highland
22.69 ha (56.07 acres)
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Blog
Ancient tree quiz: test your knowledge
How much do you know about old and ancient trees in the UK? How long do they live and where can you find them? Take the quiz.
Helen Keating • 14 Jun 2022
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Privately owned Wood
An Lodan
Argyll and Bute
51.90 ha (128.24 acres)
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Protecting trees and woods
Advice and support
If you own or manage an ancient wood, we can guide you through the restoration process.
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Forestry Commission Scotland Wood
Creagan an Fhithich
Highland
201.50 ha (497.91 acres)
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Blog
13 hardy plants for your garden
Our pick of hardy plants and trees perfect for any outdoor space. From pretty annual flowers to hard-working, long-lasting evergreens, they're all hardy to at least -15C.
Charlie Mellor • 07 Mar 2024
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Blog
Osprey migration: facts and map
After breeding season winds up at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, our osprey family flies south for winter. But why do ospreys take this long, dangerous trip between two homes? Here’s everything you need to know about osprey migration.
George Anderson • 30 Aug 2023
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Blog
What is a seed bank, how does it work and why is it important?
Discover the vital work of seed banks, including facts and figures on why we store so many seeds, how long for and how they might be used in the future.
Rebecca Gosling • 02 Dec 2020