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Bushcraft survival skills
Euan McIlwraith visits Glen Tanar in the Cairngorms to pick up some bushcraft skills for the Scottish wilderness.
Giant Hogweed
Investigating the threats posed by Giant Hogweed in Scotland.
Fungi forays
Autumn is a great time to learn more about fungi with many organised walks throughout Scotland.
Squirrel Pox
As reports of the presence of squirrel pox in Scotland increase, should we cull the virus-carrying grey squirrels in order to protect our native reds?
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Related Events
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Bird Box Day
Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire
15th November 2009
Join the Finlaystone rangers making bird boxes and take one home to put up in your garden. This event involves a charge towards materials.
Northern Flights
Location to be arranged on booking, Glasgow
15th November 2009
As ducks, geese and swans come to Scotland to escape the snow-bound frozen north, take a trip in the 'Bird Bus' with the Countryside Rangers to meet the high-flying tourists.
Estate Walk
Meet at Waterwheel Cafe, Philiphaugh, Selkirk
18th November 2009
Spend an hour with resident gamekeeper and wildlife expert Ian Girdwood as he talks about all the seasonal highlights of the estate including wild flowers, river life, fungi and trees.
Ranger Hike
Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire
22nd November 2009
Join an estate ranger on this 4 mile guided walk to explore new paths on the southern part of Finlaystone Estate.
Wonders of Cammo
Meet at Cammo Lodge Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
22nd November 2009
Walk round Cammo Estate to discover its fascinating history and look at the many specimen trees and wildlife.
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