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Due to recent high winds and forecasted high winds on Thursday this week we are advising to avoid certain paths until we are able to carry out tree safety inspections […]

On the 19th March 2021 the Scottish Reporter overturned the decision of Stirling council to refuse planning permission for an access track to the proposed site of new quarrying on […]

Congratulations to Elodie (10) winner of our Junior competition with her spectacular pinecone image captured in the snow. She told us she entered this image of a pine cone to […]

With over 300 entries it took a little longer to complete judging than originally estimated but that was only down to the quality of the quantity received! Thank you once […]

06/03/2021 Dear Woodlanders, Signs of spring are abounding here in the community woodland! It is a joy to hear the birds all singing for mates and territories, the woodpeckers drumming […]

Following clearance of invasive rhododendron ponticum CCDT shall be trialling both natural and “forced” regeneration in selected areas in Gillies Hill Community Woodland. Research and past trials by both NatureScot […]

Wow I’m delighted at how popular our photo competitions have been. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share your special photographs of our local area. As […]

Dear Woodlanders, This past couple weeks has been a rollercoaster of weather, a big freeze followed by a big thaw and plenty of the wet stuff. February has often been […]

Dear Woodlanders, Spring is most definitely on the way. With the ancient Celtic feast-day of Imbolc now past, things are beginning to stir and certain signs of life are creeping […]

Dear Woodlanders, With January coming to and end, the growing light is tangible. Spring will be here before you know it! This week the weather has been pretty varied. That […]