Visitors using the Muiry and Newforres Woods car parks will have seen a marked improvement recently. Both car parks had developed considerable potholes which were quite difficult to negotiate, especially during wet or frosty weather. The FCWT employed a contractor who filled the potholes with a sub-base and has levelled the surface. The FCWT are […]
A J Engineering Donate New Frame for MTB Trail Sign
A J Engineering very kindly donated a new metal frame for one of our bike trail sign posts in Sanquhar Wood. This replaced the original one which had rotted. Their workmen also helped to put this very heavy structure into place.
SQUIRREL SIGHTINGS IN FORRES WOODLANDS
The Trust have been approached by the North East team of Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, part of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, regarding a squirrel sighting from within the boundaries of the Sanquhar Woodlands. A member of the public reported an odd looking squirrel in the woodlands on the 11/01/25. The FCWT gave the Saving Scotland’s […]
ANDERSONS PRIMARY PUPILS PLANT TREES
Eighteen children from class 5/6 at Andersons Primary school, two teachers and five FCWT volunteers spent an afternoon, planting trees in an area of Sanquhar Woods which was recently cleared of old tree stumps. Over 50 tree saplings of rowan, elder, hazel, crab apple, blackthorn and rose were planted. The children participated with great enthusiasm […]
FCWT RECEIVES DONATION IN MEMORY OF CHRIS STOVES OF VICTORIA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Forres Victoria Indoor Bowling Club recently held a Pairs competition at Edinkillie Community Hall. During the event a collection was made in memory of a well-loved member, Chris Stoves, who died last year. Forres Community Woodlands Trust was chosen by her partner, Charlie Watt, Vice-President of the Bowls Club as Chris had regularly enjoyed walking […]
DARNAWAY OAK PLANTED IN SANQUHAR WOODLANDS TO MARK PLATINUM JUBILEE
An Oak Tree has been planted in the ‘Coffin Field’ in Sanquhar Woodlands to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. The planting had been delayed from the Jubilee Celebrations in June 2022 until November as it increases the chances of survival of the tree after transplanting. The Trustees decided to go ahead […]
GREAT CRESTED NEWTS SPOTTED IN SANQUHAR WOODS
A few years ago Great Crested Newts were discovered in the Sanquhar Woods area by SNH (now called Nature Scot) employees, but since then have kept a low profile until now. This year a few have been seen in and around Sanquhar Woods: the weather conditions have possibly suited them. DNA studies have shown that […]
ANDERSONS PRIMARY PUPILS SURVEY MUIRY WOOD
Pupils from Andersons Primary School recently carried out a survey of trees and shrubs growing in the Muiry Wood. With assistance from local experts and Trustees, they were able to identify many native plants such as; Scots pine, birch, rowan, hazel, whitebeam and wild cherry. They also discussed the differences between similar plants like gorse […]
THE RAINBOW NURSERY EXPLORE SANQUHAR WOODS
Groups of children from Rainbow Nursery have started exploring Sanquhar Woods. The photographs were taken on the first outing into the Woods. The Rainbow Nursery manager Denise Gibbon explained that the staff at Rainbow Nursery had undertaken forest kindergarten training with Learning Through Landscapes. As the children are 3 and 4 years old the activities […]
SUPPORT OUR 2022 BIRDBOX CAMPAIGN
FCWT recently commissioned the Forres Men’s Shed to make 24 bird boxes for installation in Muiry / Newforres and Sanquhar. The above photo shows the boxes being handed over to the Trust. They are of a very sturdy construction made from recycled wood and designed to last. The box entry holes are sized for blue […]
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