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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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Boundary Walkers for 2010
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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 »
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Brave oaks
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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 »
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boundary report
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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 »
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Carrifran Boundary Walk Report 8th November 2009 by Raymond Handyside
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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 »
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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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