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 […]
Regeneration Update
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 […]
Shortlist – Junior Photo Competition
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 […]
New love…an electric chainsaw
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 […]
January coming to an end…
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 […]
Hot off the press, new blog!
Dear Woodlanders, The weather’s been pish, but let that not stop you from appreciating the woods! Here’s what’s been happening. Following on from my mention of the ill-placed bike trail […]
First Week of the New Year – Amos
Dear Woodlanders, Happy New Year! 2021, who knew? After a solid break, consisting of feasting and resting, I’m back in the woods. Here’s what’s been happening this past week: On […]
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all our members – whether you are local to us in Cambusbarron, Stirling or a friend from further afield! This year more than ever we are […]
The blog before Christmas…
Dear woodlanders, All this rain has turned the woods into a total bog, nevertheless it has been an enjoyable week here in Gillies Hill Community Woodland. Here’s my update. Well, […]
