Freelance land conservation adviser based in Scotland. Putting it into practice at Knockbain Farm, Dingwall.
Dingwall, Scotland
Joined June 2011
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Here's a scruffy bit of our farm that I really like:
1. Mob grazing Luing cattle
2. Wildlife / flood store ponds
3. Lapwing habitat
4. Lesser butterfly orchid wetland
5. Wildflower hay meadow
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Join us for a free #riparian spectacular!
@LockettRichard & @DeeWardRottal plus @scotforestry are joining forces for an interactive webinar on #riparian planting. From designing, planting, species choice and location to cultivation and much more.
➡️tickettailor.com/events/inte…
ALT Integrating Trees Network - Riparian Planting webinar 26th Feb 7-8pm
Nice when your work changes maps!
The OS mapping guys will be busier next year if things go to plan. #rewiggling
This is a brilliant initiative. Many congratulations👏
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Some more river restoration action. A Nature Restoration Funded project we did in Perthshire this summer.
youtu.be/2eQnkQlNL_8?si=B4wO…
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Interested in woodland creation and biodiversity? Learn best practices for selecting sites, choosing key species, and integrating open habitats to enhance biodiversity at the online Integrating Trees Network event, Thurs 21 November, 7-8pm. Sign up at tinyurl.com/3yuju79p
ALT Integrating Trees Network (ITN) event: Thursday 21 November, 7pm to 8pm
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For me, the government reforms of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) miss two big opportunities
1. The political opportunity Labour had coming in to win over more farmers & ‘deep rural’ voters
2. The policy opportunity to use APR more imaginatively
A 🧵 on what I mean…
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Still some spaces left for our free Wader Gathering at Mar Lodge on Thursday 21st November (next week) - find out how waders fared in Scotland this year, and look ahead to 2025. Practical chat for positive change 👍 eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-f…
Patrick and I travelled to County Clare on a cattle and wildlife pilgrimage. It's a wonderful and fascinating place. 👇
Ancient repetitions, wildflowers and acres of cultural memory in the rain-soaked Burren, Co. Clare. Cattle overseen by the ever-gregarious @lockettrichard and with thanks to @BurrenbeoTrust Winterage Weekend - article at andtheyellowale.substack.com…
A wee visit to the Burren Winterage Festival in Co. Clare with @Gallowaygrouse
Bonny cattle and incredible wildlife woven into a rich cultural heritage. Thanks to @BurrenbeoTrust and all the lovely people we met.
Stumbling across Father Ted's house was a bonus.
Why is there such a dearth of decent electric farm vehicles? Our Polaris EV is 10 years old (same as spaniel) and I love it.
Seems like there is hardly anything available other than cheapo c**p or colossally expensive luxury. Surely there’s a market for sturdy farm EVs? ⚡️🌍
Some interesting chatter about Aurochs/Tauros coming to the Highlands. Let's not forget the role that hardy native cattle could play in upland environments. Skilled practitioners and an end market already in place.
Also a nice excuse to post some pics of our own coos. 🙂
Had fun re-wiggling (with bonus wiggles) this burn recently. Previously a straight, deep ditch. Nature can do the rest.
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Please Share. Are you UK based and involved in a demonstration farm or farm cluster/network?
Please share your experience with colleagues at Leeds University (via a 10 min survey) to help explore the potential for developing a UK wide network: tinyurl.com/2fdbx8zs
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Join #farmers Andy & Debbie Duffus at Mains of Auchriachan in Tomintoul to find out how their tree planting is helping add value to their business.
Wednesday 2 October between 10am-1pm for this free #IntegratingTreesNetwork farm visit.
➡️forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
ALT Andy & Debbie Duffus - Integrating Trees Network hosts in Tomintoul.
So chuffed to have a quick blether with @BelugaLagoon and see him play at the @blackislefest this weekend.
His music and wildlife films are wonderful. Check them out if you get a wee sec.
Never been lucky enough to visit the Okavango Delta so pleased to have made a mini one here in Scotland.
Huge thanks to the Nature Restoration Fund and the myriad of ace people that helped make this happen.
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🌳Integrating Trees Network event with a difference🌳
Firstly a talk & discussion in Blair Atholl's village hall with @DavyMcCracken and then a visit in the afternoon to the Barbour's Mains of Fincastle farm.
Booking: tickettailor.com/events/inte…
ALT Int Trees Network - Blair Atholl Tuesday 10th Sept 10:30-3pm
ALT Farmer Andrew Barbour and family on Mains of Fincastle Farm
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Now that the wader nesting season is over, please take the time to record your sightings & nest camera records to us via the simple @_BTO recording form - shorturl.at/6lx6Z your information helps us to understand how the season’s gone for lapwings, curlews, oystercatchers!
