Gearrchoille Community Wood acorns
If you were walking through the Gearrchoille in October it would have been difficult to miss the number of acorns on the trees and on […]
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Wildlife & Nature
Showcasing our rich natural heritage, promoting ecology and the environment.
Let’s talk about reducing waste
Planet Sutherland’s Repair Cafes have been very successful Repair Cafes are primarily about keeping stuff out of landfill: fixing and re-using instead of ditching; saving
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Heather
As summer starts to retreat into autumn, the hills and woods of the Highlands put on a spectacular show of mauves and purple. The heather
Gearrchoille community wood’s 20th anniversary celebration
On Friday 21st June Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay celebrated 20 years since it was formed to take ownership of the wood on behalf of the
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The Flow Country becomes Scotland’s first fully natural UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Flow Country, located in Caithness and Sutherland, is a vast, ecologically significant landscape spanning 4,000 Km2. It features Europe’s largest blanket bog, a type
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New name for Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust
The Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust, responsible for the charitable element of what we do alongside the District Salmon Fisheries Board has a new name!
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Alladale Wilderness Reserve Community Discovery Days
Until the end of October, local residents have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary 3-hour visit to Alladale and to learn about their rewilding programme
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New native tree nursery in Ardgay
Part of the Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust’s Riverwoods project, the aim of the project is to grow trees using local seeds from within the
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Pine martens around the Kyle
Secretive and rarely seen, the European Pine Marten, (martes martes) is about the size of a cat. It can be ferocious, with sharp teeth and
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Summer Solstice at the Gearrchoille
Join the celebrations of the community wood’s 20th anniversary on Friday 21st June. There will be something for everyone: moth ID, pond dipping, guided walks,
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