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		News OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN THE NHFT TEAM - FAR NORTH WOODLAND BIODIVERSITY PROJECT: Biodiversity Forester (Part time) Contractor for North Aspen Woods Survey. more.... Funding for Northern Aspen Project and new Wood Pasture Project - NHFT have been awarded funding for a continuation of its existing Aspen project and for a new Wood Pasture project. more... Remember to register your woodland with IACS - New forestry grants will be introduced as part of Land Management Contracts in 2007. SRDP - Rural development Contracts for farmers, crofters, foresters and businesses. more... Check out our newsletters "Word from the Wood" and Forum Report 2006 - Woodland Regeneration in the Far North. The current issue of "The Woodstack" also has information about local timber sales, wants, contractors and services. more... Events Woodland Walks with HC Ranger Service 2008.... more... Training Sharing Good Practice Scottish Natural Heritage are organising a series of events throughout 2008 - 2009 from managing responsible access to adapting to climate change and maintaining biodiversity... Ignite Programme Wood Fuel Training Courses... more...
	Highland Council Countryside Rangers - Events & Activities... Ê Printer friendly version General information about walks Walks Contacts Ranger-led Guided Walks The Rangers in the North Highlands run a programme of over 250 guided walks and events throughout the year. Many of them explore the rich and varied woodland habitats in our area. There are a variety of walks designed to cater for all abilities, from short walks to a full day on the hills. And they are free, but donations welcome. On the guided walks you will learn about the wildflowers, birds and animals of the area and maybe some of the local geology, archaeology and history. The full programme “What’s On in Caithness and Sutherland 2008” is available shortly at most Tourist information Centres, Libraries and community venues - some woodland walks for 2008 are detailed below. For full details of all guided walks download a copy of What's On in Caithness and Sutherland 2008 PDF 736KB Some of the woodland events this month include: Borgie Viking Boats - Saturday 24 May 2008 11.00 - 14.00 NC 663 565 Meet at Borgie Forest log cabins. Come along and help the local ranger and Forestry Commission build replica Viking longboats complete with sails. Paul Castle - North Sutherland Ranger - Tel:01641 521884 Email: paul.castle@highland.gov.uk Ben Bhraggie - Sunday 25 May 2008 11.00 - 14.00 Meet at the Main Street car park (near Co-op), Golspie. A 10km walk through woodland and by loch, finishing at the spectacular monument to the 1st Duke of Sutherland. One of the best viewpoints in the area. Ian Paterson - East Sutherland Ranger - Tel: 01549 402638 Email: ian.paterson@highland.gov.uk World Environment Day, CO2 - Moidart - Thursday 5 June 2008 Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. ND 320 488 Meet at Blingery Forest car park, follow direction signs off the public road. As part of "Biodiversity Week", drift through the multiple environments in an investigative wander through this remarkable corner of the Moidart peninsula. Booking Essential. Bookings to Forestry Commission, Dornoch - Tel: 01862 810359 Borgie Moths - Saturday 7 June 2008 10.00 - 13.00 NC 663 565 Meet at Borgie Forest log cabins. Enjoy a presentation by Tony Mainwood about our local moths as part of the National Moth Night events. See what species we captured in the moth trap overnight, then join us on a day flying moth hunt in the forest. All equipment provided. Paul Castle - North Sutherland Ranger - Tel:01641 521884 Email: paul.castle@highland.gov.uk Woodland Creations, Dunnet Forest - Saturday 7 June 2008 10.30 onwards. ND 221 698 Make art and sculptures in Dunnet Forest. Geared for any age and families. Under 8s must have an adult with them. Event runs all day but join and leave when you wish. Mary Legg - North Caithness Ranger - Tel: 01847 821531 or 07748 574651 Email: mary.legg@highland.gov.uk National Moth Night, Blingery - Saturday 7 June 2008 20.00hrs approx ND 320 488 Follow direction signs off the public road. Help your environment by helping to attract and identify moths in Blingery Forest. Booking Essential. Bookings to Forestry Commission, Dornoch - Tel: 01862 810359 Butterfly Walk, Dunnet - Wednesday 11 June 2008 14.00 - 15.30. ND 221 698 Join the ranger in a walk to monitor the local butterflies and spot the rare small blue butterfly. Mary Legg - North Caithness Ranger - Tel: 01847 821531 or 07748 574651 Email: mary.legg@highland.gov.uk The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are a partnership between The Highland Council and Scottish Natural Heritage with the aim of promoting public enjoyment and appreciation of the countryside and conserving wildlife. There are 24 full time Rangers and several seasonal Rangers throughout the Highlands. Contacts: There are four full time Rangers in Sutherland and two in Caithness. Northwest Sutherland - Donald Mitchell Tourist Information Centre, Sangomore, Durness IV27 4PN Tel: 01971 511756 donald.mitchell@highland.gov.uk Mid & East Sutherland - Ian Paterson Ferrycroft Visitor Centre, Lairg IV27 4EF Tel: 01549 402638 ian.paterson@highland.gov.uk North Sutherland - Paul Castle Bettyhill Service Centre, Bettyhill KW14 7SS Tel: 01641 521884 paul.castle@highland.gov.uk Assynt - Andy Summers (& Sutherland Senior Ranger) Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver IV27 4LX Tel:01571 844654 andy.summers@highland.gov.uk Caithness - Mary Legg (& Caithness Senior Ranger) Dunnet Pavilion, Dunnet Tel: 01847 821531 mary.legg@highland.gov.uk Caithness East - Marina Swanson Bruce Buildings, Sinclair Terrace, Wick KW1 5AB Tel: 01955607758 m arina.swanson@highland.gov.uk For further information on the rest of the Highland Council Rangers go to: www.highland.gov.uk Site last updated: 25/09/2008
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