Launching the Creating Riverwoods showcase!
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Scotland’s rivers and streams cover a remarkable 125,000km – more than 12 times the length of the country’s mainland coastline. River woodland restoration offers a multitude of benefits. These woodlands …
The Journey of a Tree Seed- Wintering
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For the next blog in this series Tree Nursery Assistant, Josie Gibberd gives us a glimpse into the the journey of a tree seed through the season of winter. Most …
Bumper year for bird cherry ermines
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Some trees at the Falls of Clyde seem to have been wrapped in finely-spun cobwebs lately. But who (or what) is behind this phenomenon? Meet the bird cherry ermine moth.
How to plant a tree
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One of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint and encourage wildlife into your garden is by planting trees. Trees are used by many different types of wildlife as …
Sublime lime
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June and July are the months where lime trees (Tilia species), (no relation to the tangy green citrus fruit), bloom, showering us with the sweet smell of their honey like …
How We Protect Native Woodlands
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This week on the reserve our team of volunteers have been helping to remove some non-native vegetation. Much of conservation today is focused on invasive plants and trees that out-compete …
The Problem with Beech Trees
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A few weeks ago we saw just how much damage strong winds can cause in a few hours. Many trees came down across the whole country and here at Falls …
Welcoming the Autumn Colours
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September 23rd officially marked the start of Autumn and the Falls of Clyde are definitely starting to look the part! Unfortunately our once beautifully leaf-blown paths are again covered in …
What happens to a tree when it ages?
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It is amazing to think that some of the trees alive in the UK today could have been around for thousands of years. The Fortingall Yew, which is located in …