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Description: This group exists to communicate within the Carrifran Wildwood Group. Members of the group are volunteers and those interested in the progress of the project.It will be used as a reminder for volunteer days, project news, feedback from volunteers and car sharing to the site.
 

Boundary Walkers for 2010 
  Dear All, Time to plan the boundary walks for next year. Could you let me know if you would be prepared to volunteer and which month if you have a preference. Newcomers are welcome. It's an excellent hillwalk round the rim of the valley, about 12km, 6 hrs or so. The less experienced would be... more »
By John Thomas  - 30 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages    

Brave oaks 
  A good days planting in drookit weather with 300 oaks and 50 honeysuckle planted + what Philip planted. Thanks to George for help and advice ( even after 10 years planting I still learnt new things) and even a lift down in that tin box ! Good to see folks from Carlops, the two doctors from Peebles ( especially the hat and sunny... more »
By Scots Solutions  - 16 Nov - 1 new of 1 message    

boundary report 
  October boundary walk As I promised John about a month ago, here is the October boundary report. I have been procrastinating with this, partly because of an innate ability but also because I was hoping that time would help to dim the memory of the day. Sunday the 25th was supposed to be the better day of the weekend but... more »
By Alison B  - 23 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages    

Carrifran Boundary Walk Report 8th November 2009 by Raymond Handyside 
  Carrifran Boundary Walk Report 8th November 2009 by Raymond Handyside 10.15 start anti clockwise on dry mailnly sunny day with light winds. Almost no fence problems throughout – but the eastern side of the rotten Bottom fence requires a little wok where some of the wires have been pulled up/down to leave larger than normal gaps. A similar... more »
By greenraymond  - 9 Nov - 1 new of 1 message    

Fern Reintroduction at Grey Mare's Tail 
  Hi, Some of you may have seen this item on the BBC website recently. It reports on a successful collaboration between the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh and the National Trust to reintroduce a fern at the Grey Mare's Tail. ** Rare fern flourishes on uplands ** A project to reintroduce an endangered species of upland fern in Dumfries and Galloway enjoys early success.... more »
By JOHN THOMAS  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message    

Boundary Walks Draft Guidance 
  Hi, There used to be guidance for new boundary walkers which I have redrafted and attach for comment. Feedback from experienced boundary walkers, those who have recently volunteered and from others would be very welcome. I will put it on the Google Group and make it available by e mail once it's finalised.... more »
By JOHN THOMAS  - 8 Nov - 3 new of 3 messages    

This sunday is Volunteer day 
  Urgent -Volunteers needed for CARRIFRAN VOLUNTEER SUNDAY 18th October meet at 10am in the car park THIS IS AN IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER DAY. We have 15,000 young trees to plant during the autumn and spring season, and hope to plant around half of them with volunteers - visiting groups, regular Tuesday... more »
By Scots Solutions  - 15 Oct - 1 new of 1 message    

Introduction and Site Storage 
  Hi, You've probably gathered by now that I'm picking up from Peter the administration of the Google Group and the co-ordination of the boundary walkers. Philip asked if I'd do the boundary walkers and Peter thought it would be good idea to do the Google Group as well. However if anyone would like to help please contact me, I'm not a... more »
By John Thomas  - 12 Oct - 5 new of 5 messages    

I'm running the Loch Ness Marathon on 4th October - and fundraising for Carrifran 
  Hello Wildwooders, In case you want to pass this around to any contacts, I'm training for the Loch Ness Marathon on 4th October - my first ever marathon - and raising funds by sponsorship for the next high planting at Firth Hope. If anyone would like to sponsor me, there's a fundraising page here:... more »
By Dominic  - 21 Sep - 1 new of 1 message    

Next SUNday volunteer day ! 
  Yes it looks like a perfect weekend to go to Carrifran ( go to metcheck.com and type in Moffat for an update nearer the time). and volunteer. It's too early to plant trees but removal of vole guards and canes is the order of the day. Come at 10 am, bring plenty of food and drink and weather gear and...................sun blocker may be needed.... more »
By Scots Solutions  - 15 Sep - 1 new of 1 message    

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