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 …
Isle of Eigg 20th Anniversary Nature Walk
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This Eigg update comes from volunteer Lauren Currie who has been with us for June. The photographs are by Justine Ritchie, a photographer who has been volunteering with the Isle …
The secret life of lichens
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Brian and Sandy Coppins have been studying lichens in Scotland and further afield for decades. In this blog they explain the basics of lichens, and why our Ballachuan Hazelwood Wildlife …
Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Top 5 Woodland Reserves!
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Last week I wrote about Shinrin-yoku, or the art of forest bathing. I hope you found it interesting! I am sure many of you have made the New Year’s resolution …
What’s in that nest box?
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It’s been really busy here on the reserve over the past week or so. I think it’s partly due to the fact that we have all been cooped up all …