Beaver engineering
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Whilst working on a reserve this week I came across the signs of beaver activity. In this picture you can see how the beavers have coppiced this stand of small …
What to expect in Autumn
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As we wander slowly into autumn, we all experience the familiar changes of season: the leaves on the trees are turning; foliage is beginning to wither. It’s the time of …
Dawn Delights
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This weekend the assistant ranger team decided to brave the September cold, and enjoy a sunrise at the Loch of Lowes. Armed with blankets and flasks of tea, we made …
Busy Beavers!
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The beaver watch evenings at Loch of the Lowes may have finished for the season but the Ranger Team has still been keeping a close eye on the population and …
Watch out! Beaver about!
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Friday’s People’s Postcode Lottery Beaver Watch was a resounding success with two sightings of this lovely mammal. The evening started off around 6:30pm with a talk from Perthshire Ranger Charlotte …
Importance of Loch of the Lowes
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Today is World Wetlands DayWorld Wetlands Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the international importance of all wetlands, from peat bogs to marsh lands, and highlighting the threats …
Beavers want your vote!!
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Please vote beaver! We’re delighted that the successful reintroduction of European beavers to Scotland has been nominated for Wildlife Success of the Year in the 2017 BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards. …
Highlights from 2016
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As 2016 comes to an end, here are the highlights of the year January, February These two months saw us busily preparing activities for the events for the coming season. …
Latvia’s Beavers
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You may remember that back in September I got the chance to go to Latvia and learn all about their culture and conservation practices. With the recent news of the …