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In the coming weeks we will be performing some essential tree safety work by felling some dead standing trees.  The trees to be felled are situated on either side of […]

This week 1st – 7th June is national Volunteer’s Week, and we are keen to acknowledge the contributions of the wide range of volunteers we have working with us. We […]

Dear Woodlanders, Spring has sprung and after a long period of restrictions it is now reckoned that we can restart volunteering sessions here at Gillies Hill Community Woodland. I am […]

As the temperatures gradually rise and the ground warms we are starting to see signs of germination in the trial regeneration areas. Gillieshill has a well established understorey of the […]

Gillies Hill Community Woodland Projects – could you help us to understand the needs of the community by completing our Spring Survey? There are questions about three project areas:– establishing a […]

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 […]