DUNNET FOREST TREE PLANTING Almost
30 volunteers turned out to help plant trees at Dunnet forest last
Saturday. The planting was organised by Highland Council's Planning and
Development Service countryside rangers and Dunnet Forest community
forester, Jon Hollingdale as part of the
Caithness Countryside Volunteer and
Caithness Critter programme of events.A mix of approximately 400 broadleaf trees were planted, staked and guarded in a recent felled area. The event was part of the Community Service Volunteers Action Earth supported by Scottish Natural Heritage. After the tree planting, all the volunteers rested at the Northern Sands Hotel where a sandwich lunch and refreshments were provided. Marina Swanson, Caithness Countryside Volunteers and Caithness Critters leader said: "We were delighted with the turn out on Sunday and were pleased with the number of trees planted on the day. It is always great to see members of the community taking part in such projects. We had a wide range of helpers on Saturday, the youngest only 8 years old. Many thanks to everyone took part." The next event is planned for the 11th of March and involves building platforms for waders and terns and also foundations for sand martin nest sites at St. John's pool. Please phone for further details on tel: 01955 607758. Anyone wishing to find out about environmental projects organised through the Caithness Countryside Volunteers should contact Marina on tel: 01955 607758 or e-mail: marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk Marina Swanson is ranger with the Highland Council Ranger Service. Rangers in Caithness |