OWL Scotland November 2024 Bulletin out now
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Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding
This article published in The Conversation (17 October 2024) shares findings from research carried out in Scotland. Woodlands and greenspaces were found to be powerful tools for reducing flood risk in 5 ways.
Scotland’s woodland heritage mapped for the future
NatureScot shares news (30 August 2024) about a quest to unearth the stories and restoration potential of the country’s forgotten woodland sites. Forgotten Woodlands is a pilot project from NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, and Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (the national advisory partnership for Gaelic place-names). It has set out to [...]
OWL Scotland September 2024 Bulletin out now
Checkout the latest updates in the September 2024 Bulletin from OWL Scotland and local OWL groups, including funding, new resources, citizen science links and much more.
The establishment and benefits of Miyawake forests in urban areas
The Tree Council share findings of their trials comparing 'traditional/standard' planting and the Miyawaki method in urban settings in the UK. It links to a report which is also on the Tree Council website, which details their methodology and results. Watch this inspiring video which explains the process and the [...]
Woodland Sounds and Forest Bathing
Research tells us that the sights and sounds of nature lower our stress levels and heart rate. The Forest School Association has shared this woodland sound and Forest Bathing video produced by Forestry England during lockdown. Soundscape videos may be useful to prepare groups for a woodland visit or as respite [...]
Woodland training and workshops available in 2024
Forest School Training Collaborative are offering training sessions for Forest School FOLA (all levels and step ups), Outdoor Woodland First Aid, and Woodland Workshops. See below or email Forest School Training Collaborative. Note these sessions are charged. Forest School (FOLA) from April 2024, invoice on booking. Blended in person full-day [...]
Woodland Activity Leader Training 3-day short practical course- additional venue options
Wild Things have added 2 further venues to their Woodland Activity Leader Training course: 24 - 26 May 2024, Venue Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow 14 - 16 June 2024, Venue Knockiehill Woodland Centre, Aberdeenshire Follow the link for further information.