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juliafarrington
Jan 304 min read
Art | Science | Forest Research & Development 2
Example of airborne organism, collected in Crofthead Forest (where Andy works) grown on settle plate. Photo - Morag Paterson The...
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juliafarrington
Jan 281 min read
Art | Science | Forest Research & Development
What happens when an artist, a scientist, and a forester go into a forest for a day? The answer is captured in this wonderful visual...
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juliafarrington
Jan 75 min read
Kilsture Forest - looking back at 2024
Kilsture Beeches January 3rd 2025 2024 was a really busy year for KFCG - thanks to all our volunteers who keep the trails clear; to all...
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juliafarrington
Oct 6, 20243 min read
Forest School in Kilsture
This summer Forest School has really taken root in Kilsture Forest. Toni Lamont, known as Ranger Toni, led a brilliant series of 12...
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juliafarrington
Oct 6, 202414 min read
Planting Kilsture - 1946
The following fascinating account of the planting of Kilsture Forest is taken from 'Travels in Galloway - Memoirs of South West Scotland'...
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juliafarrington
Jul 18, 20246 min read
Kilsture Art | Science | Forest - Investigating soil on the forest floor
An inspiration for artwork, a hidden world of mini-beasts and mycorrhizae, a major consideration in woodland management, a vital player...
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moragleeming
Jul 17, 20241 min read
KFCG's Mycorrhizae Symposium - Blog by Julia Farrington
Leading ecologists and practitioners share their knowledge about the role of mycorrhizae in forest health and woodland management.
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moragleeming
Jul 16, 20241 min read
Kilsture Citizen Science Project #2 - The first 12 months - a powerpoint presentation by Malcolm Haddow.
Malcolm Haddow of South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre gives a summary of their records of wildlife in Kilsture,...
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moragleeming
Feb 10, 20245 min read
Introducing Kilsture Forest Citizen Science Project - Julia Farrington
A new citizen science programme supporting local people to record the wildlife in Kilsture Forest. A brief history of Kilsture Forest...
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