Borders Forest Trust is delighted to announce that the Corehead Appeal has been successful, with £700,000 raised thanks to the genorosity of members and supporters. Please visit the Devil's Beef Tub page for full details.
Our vision for the south of Scotland is for a place where a rich tapestry of native woodlands and wild places can flourish, cared for by the local communities that live there.
Borders Forest Trust was established in 1996 to conserve, restore and manage native woodlands and other natural habitats for the benefit of people and wildlife.
Tree Hunters Wanted! - more...
£700,000 Corehead fundraising target now raised! - more...
BFT's offer accepted on Corehead - more...
BFT triggers legal option to buy Corehead - more...
Scottish Parliament supports Devil's Beef Tub Land Appeal - more...
New Funding Secured for Woodland Volunteering & Youth Training - more...
Forest Policy Group documents available to download - more...
School Grounds Resource pack available to download - more...
New Legacy Giving Leaflet available from BFT - more...
Big Bug Hunt and Woodland Activities (booking essential)
Location:
Glenkinnon Burn Woodland (Peel Campsite car park)
Date:
16-Jul-2009 - 10.30am - 1.30pm
Details:
Join Anna from Borders Forest Trust for some free summer holiday activities in the woods. Take part in loads of different fun activities, search high and low for creepy crawlies, nature detective work and have a go at building a den in the woods. Bring a picnic!
Wild in the Woods (booking essential)
Location:
Wooplaw Community Woodland (Big Wood Cabin)
Date:
19-Jul-2009 - Noon - 3pm
Details:
Following on from the success of last year's event, families are invited to come down and explore the woods and try their hands at making dens, campfires and toasting marshmallows. Try traditional woodland crafts like green woodworking using a shave horse, making charcoal, pond dipping, bug hunts and a family map trail quiz.
Fun in the Woods (booking essential)
Location:
Glenkinnon Burn Woodlands (Peel Campsite car park)
Date:
23-Jul-2009 - 10.30am - 1.30pm
Details:
Join Anna for some free summer holiday activities in the woods, including games, crafts, dens and looking for bugs and beasties. Bring a picnic!
