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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.
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Fern Reintroduction at Grey Mare's Tail
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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 »
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Boundary Walks Draft Guidance
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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 »
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This sunday is Volunteer day
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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 »
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Introduction and Site Storage
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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 »
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Next SUNday volunteer day !
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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 »
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Buy this book !
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Myrtle and Philip Ashmole have written a book on Carrifran to mark ten
years of the project and to raise some funds. I have a copy and it is
a very good read, stories, science, excellent pictures, history and
comprehensive
I will upload the order form on to google
Peter Dreghorn
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August Boundary Walk by John Savory
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I was going to do my boundary walk last week, but the weather was very
wet so I left it till today (25/8). It was mostly sunny and nice all
round and there is little to report. I took hammer and staples, and
found 13 staples missing which I replaced. Otherwise everything looks
OK, and no sheep seen on our side of the fence. Saw a family of 5... more »
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Ken Wardrop's July Boundary Walk Report
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Carrifran Boundary Fence Walk in July 2009 by Ken Wardrop
Summary - fence generally in very good shape, apart from Section 6 -
7. Also posts on lower part of section 10 - 11 (steep slope south
from Carrifran Gangs) are feeling a bit loose, probably because of
bounders using them for support. (I try not to.)... more »
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Congrats and visit
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Congratulations to us all on acquiring Corehead. Philip and Myrtle, save me a autographed copy of your book. I plan on being in the area in mid to late September. Will be also visiting Hugh I hope my energy is enough to overcome my sorry out of shape body so I can see those first trees we planted.... more »
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