Walking and talking trees, benefits for biodiversity and beasts with Rory Sinclair of Resipole Farm, Loch Sunart, Acharacle.

Rory Sinclair will introduce us to his family’s 1397 hectare hill farm on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. You will hear about how they have approached cattle woodland grazing over the last 20 years and  how it has protected and enhanced priority species pearl bordered fritillary and chequered skipper on their land. It has also supported the maintenance of glades and reduces bracken cover,  thereby improving the condition of the woodland habitats. You’ll learn about how the Forestry Grant Scheme’s Woodland Grazing funding has supported this action. Rory will highlight other key activities on their land including how they have encouraged the natural regeneration of oak and birch, enabled by their deer management. Alongside this we will show their flourishing areas of Atlantic Rainforest and planted native broad leaved woodlands. We’ll look at the initial thought process, the decision to plant trees, woodland grazing, objectives, challenges and benefits. We will also have a speaker from Scottish Forestry joining us to discuss funding and first steps to woodland grazing and creation and Butterfly Conservation Scotland. 

Book your free place here. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Find out about the Network, its hosts and useful info here