Tag Archives: Scotland

Two in three Scots prefer pines

Last month I blogged about a survey to find Scotland’s choice for the national tree. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Scots pine stood out high above the rest with two-thirds of the vote. Rowan, which I should declare as my own personal … Continue reading

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Pining for a national tree?

Canada has its maple, England, Wales and Ireland have their oaks, and each of the States and Territories that form the United States of America have their own tree too, ranging from the towering Sequioa of California to the aptly … Continue reading

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Badgers caught on candid camera in Scotland

A few weeks ago we received some fantastic videos of badgers enjoying the sunshine in one of our woods in Scotland from badger recorder Chris Hydes. Badgers appear to have thrived this summer as they flourish on the warm and wet … Continue reading

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Small is beautiful above the treeline

There’s something ecologically fascinating about edges. We tend to put our habitats into separate boxes – woodland, moorland, heathland, wetland – and draw lines around them. But often it’s the fuzzy bits between them that are most interesting. Unfortunately, these … Continue reading

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What is it about Golf Courses and Ancient Woods?

**UPDATE** After the Forest Pines planning application was refused planning permission by North Lincolnshire Council the applicant appealed the decision. The Public Inquiry into the case is due to start on Tuesday 18th August 2009. The Woodland Trust strongly believe that … Continue reading

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