Bark and buds
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As we find in nature, there are always trade-offs: evergreens which retain their leaves are maximising the photosynthetic period allowing them to grow more over the year. Deciduous trees lose …
Introducing our new Winter Tree Identification self-guided trail!
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Exciting things are happening at the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve this week! We are launching our brand new Winter Tree Identification self-guided trail which will be ready for the …
Protect yourself this Halloween – Plant a rowan tree
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As Halloween approaches, I thought we might all need a little protection from all those ghosts, witches and evil spirits that lurk at this time of year don’t you think! …
Plant a tree and help wildlife thrive in your garden!
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A few months ago you may remember me mentioning that I had put a bird feeder on my window but had yet to see anything on it. Well they finally …
Awesome Autumn Photography: Part 3
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We are continuing with our Autumn photography series with four images showing different views of Corra Linn, the largest of the three waterfalls on the reserve.
Awesome Autumn Photography: Part 2
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We have some more beautiful photos of the reserve to share with you showcasing the reserve in Autumn! They were taken by Tom McIntosh on a recent trip to the reserve.
Awesome Autumn Photography: Part 1
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A couple of weeks ago I had a friend come to visit and on our walks around the reserve she took some beautiful photographs that I wanted to share with you all. They …
Harvested conifers secure future of Chatelherault
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The future of the nationally important and ancient landscape at Chatelherault Country Park has been saved for future generations by the removal of 18 hectares of commercial plantation conifers. The …
Of wicked trees and autumnal stuff
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Traditionally Autumn is the time of the year when Montrose Basin experiences an influx of Pink-footed Geese. It is also the moment of the year when the trees turn red, …
Help quench a thirst for Clyde Valley apple juice
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The Clyde Valley Orchards Cooperative (CVOC) are looking for people to donate unused apples from their orchards to meet demand for their increasingly popular apple juice. Crops from group members …