Borders Forest Trust Events
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Volunteering at the Carrifran Wildwood
Location: Meet at the Carrifran Wildwood car parkDate: 21-Mar-2010 - 10am - 4pm
Details: The Car Park is on the A708, 7 miles NE of Moffat and 2 miles SW of the Grey Mare's Tail. NGR NT 159116. Help to restore a Wildwood to the Carrifran Valley. Tree planting, fence removal, tree guard removal, etc. Fantastic scenery and wildlife. Bring a packed lunch and snacks, outdoor gear (including waterproofs) and boots. Suitable for adults and children accompanied by adults. Rough and steep ground. Contact the BFT Office for further information on 01835 830750 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm) or email enquiries@bordersforesttrust.org www.carrifran.org.uk
Opportunities for Ecological Restoration Conference
Location: Peebles Hydro HotelDate: 25-Mar-2010 - 9am - 5pm
Details: The hot topic of ecological restoration comes under the microscope on 25th March at Peebles Hydro Hotel, when Borders Forest Trust (BFT) hosts a one-day special conference. Speakers include James Aronson from the Center for Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (CNRS) in Montpellier, France, where he serves as head of the Restoration Ecology Group, Dave Fairlamb of RSPB, Des Thomson of Scottish Natural Heritage, Rob Soutar from Forest Enterprise Scotland, and Alastair Laverty from the Tweed Forum as well as BFT Director Willie McGhee who’ll be discussing the Trust’s vision for restoring the Ettrick Forest.
Some of the topics being discussed include restoration in the Galloway Hills, farming for biodiversity and floodplain restoration. Fee per person: £55 (BFT members & community groups £40, students/unwaged £15; price includes lunch) and are available direct from BFT. The conference is supported by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Carrifran Wildwood High Level Woodland Planting Weekend
Location: Carrifran Car Park, Grid Ref NT 159116 on A708 6 miles NE of Moffat near Grey Mare's TailDate: 27-Mar-2010 - Meeting 10am at the car park
Details: 27 - 28 March. Join in the montane planting high up at Firth Hope, led by Hugh Chalmers. Option to camp at the top and join in the planting on Sunday too. Contact the BFT Office for further information on 01835 830750 or email enquiries@bordersforesttrust.org www.carrifran.org.uk
Green Woodworking Weekend (29 & 30 May)
Location: Wooplaw Community WoodlandDate: 29-May-2010 - 9.30am - 4.30pm
Details: It's time for another re-run of Wooplaw's Green woodworking weekend. Why not make a pole-lathe or a shaving horse, carve a spoon or do your own thing with other green woodworkers.
If you've any ideas to add to the weekend then let us know. The roving archers will demonstrating and you can have a shot/shoot/fire/go at a longbow. They'll have a collection of bows there to see too and also demonstration of fletching. To book email info@wooplaw.org.uk
Borders Forest Trust Woodland Family Fun Day
Location: Gordon Community WoodlandDate: 22-Aug-2010 - 11am - 3pm
Details: Come and explore the woods and try your hand at some fun woodland craft activities and games. Bring waterproofs (just in case), stout footwear and lunch.
Gordon Community Woodland is situated 1 mile east of Gordon on the A6105 (NT660434).
