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Roots of Arran tree planting fundraiser
90 Trees marking The HH The Dalai Lama's 90th birthday
Glen Rosa tree appeal
In the aftermath of April's wildfire in Glen Rosa, action to regenerate the area has already begun. The damage is still being assessed but early surveys estimate that over 15,000 trees were…
Notes from The Arran Naturalist
The Arran Whitebeams from The Arran Naturalist, Volume Two, Winter 1978
Storm appeals launched after Éowyn
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, fundraisers have been set up for Eas Mor Forest in Kildonan, and another by the National Trust for Scotland for support at their properties, including Brodick…
Support the Glen Rosa woodland project
"When you put back trees, you also put back biodiversity. This year we’ve had a plant here in Glen Rosa – a globe flower – that has not been recorded in Arran…
The Arran Green Islands Project
Based on a Press Release from Arran Eco Savvy 5th December 2023 International work to address climate change Last month saw the conclusion of the 28th United Nations World climate change conference…
Why Scotland Should Stop Selling Carbon
From Land Matters…the blog and website of Andy Wightman, posted on 6th November 2023. Featured image shows Forest Road credit: Gilbert Sopakuwa. About – I am a writer, researcher, analyst, commentator and…
New season of ANHS talks
Tuesday 5th September - Scottish Plant Recovery Project With the days shortening and autumn beckoning, the start of another Arran Natural History Society season of talks is a comforting prospect. Our first…
Tree Planting on Glen Shant
Join the Arran Rangers for the last of the planting season! Wednesday May 3rd, 10am - 4:30pm Are you wanting to make a difference and give something back to the environment and…
Merkland Wood part of the Jubilee Ancient Canopy
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Patron of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), has unveiled a nationwide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands and 70 Ancient Trees to be dedicated to Her…
News from the Arran Community Land Initiative
Tree Planting During the winter months we held monthly volunteer tree planting sessions. Around 10 people came along each time and we estimate we planted around 600 native deciduous trees. These include…
Tree planting volunteer sessions
There are several opportunities for tree planting coming up over the next few weeks - join the Arran Rangers for woodland planting in Glen Rosa or the Arran Pioneer Project planting trees…