Story Trail Opening

 A fine day and a good crowd opened the story trail on Sunday 11^th May.  Jenny Watson, founder FDF member and Councillor, gave a few words of welcome to a crowd of 100 old and young. Pipes and drums of the Craigmaroinn Pipe Band led off to walk round the short blue trail. The sound of the pipes made for a magical scene in the forest.

The innovative signpost 'fingers' with the stories and pictures on them were much admired. They are unobtrusive to the environment, yet encourage interaction with walkers. The posts have been set at different heights so that children of relevant ages may read them.

The stories created and illustrated by the children of Durris School are a delight. This is the first time that a trail of this kind has been made using local talent!

See photos!

 
 The story trail is a partnership between FDF, Durris School, and Forestry Commission supported by Awards for All. Thanks to the many people who have made this exciting project work.

PS we have 5 copies of the Story Trail Book left selling at £3.00.

Contact: Mark Ansell

 

Durris Map

“Thanks for the detailed map of the forest. We have used it to find and explore some new paths in Durris.” The map has been distributed to all FDF members.

 

The map is a prototype for an eventual open publication. Please let us know what you think.

·         Is it accurate?

·         Is there anything missed out?

·         Is the design clear?

·         Is it useful to find your way around?

Woodland Conservation Work.

The broadleaf woodland area by the Cairn mon Earn entrance has been transformed after two sessions of volunteer work. Self seeded sitka spruce trees have been cleared, to allow the beech, rowan, oak and birch to develop. The Forestry Commission has been asked to remove some larger sitka that are outwith our capability with hand tools.

We will have two further activity days after the summer, and welcome young or old who want to have a gentle workout to improve the environment. There will be an additional activity day to do path work in Ashentilly Wood.

Two more conservation events are planned :

Sunday September 21^st 2003

Sunday November 2^nd 2003

 

We have already made an impressive impact on two sites on either side of the forest, to enable the planted broadleaves to flourish. There is plenty more to do!

Contact: Philip Dean 811308

 

 

 

FDF Membership

 

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