Bute Forest

Incredible that we have now over £60,000 pledged in just 15 days. Everyone is still welcome to apply and a heartfelt thanks to the people who have pledged support so far PBDT.org @PlunkettFoundat @CommSharesScot @Insidermag @visit_Bute @buteforest @argyllandbute

Lovely afternoon exploring Balnakailly Wood #celticrainforest at North end of #Bute in uncharacteristically near drought conditions. @buteforest

Arran in the distance white with snow cracking view today. @metoffice @visit_Bute @BBCScotWeather @ThePhotoHour @StormHour @ScotlandNow #snow #scotland #sdphotographybute

We went for a lovely walk in the forest 🌲🐺🐾

Lovely walk through @buteforest in Rhubodach today - knocked on a few fairy doors but no-one was home #Bute #Argyll

🌳 Volunteer Day At Moss Wood 🌳 Saturday 13th November Meet at Moss Wood Car Park look for the blue flags- join us for a day of ditch digging, tree planting etc Soup and hot dogs provided . Wear waterproofs , wellies and a smile! Bring your own spade if you can. 11-3p.m.

Tomorrow! 😁 🍄 🍄🍄 🌲 We will be following the right hand fork of the track up from the sawmill area. Bring a basket for gathering into. Wear boots or wellingtons . Come and explore ! #isleofbute @visit_Bute

Good to see some interesting upcoming events at @buteforest - new board keen to encourage visits and local engagement after a difficult period. Facebook details here : m.facebook.com/ButeCommunityF…

Never thought I’d say this...but here is some #Galloway chaga, inonotus obliquus, arguably the most precious of all fungi. Its UK habitat is mostly cold inland (Scottish) birch woods. I’ve found it in frost pockets in the Borders, and know its been found… ift.tt/2ZFGsbV

🍄 Fungi Foray with expert Dr. Paul Thomas 🍄 September 21st 11-3p.m. 🌲 Meet at the Rhubodach Forest car park 🌲 All welcome, car share if possible. 🐕 Dogs on leads.🐾 Teas and coffee. Bring your own picnic. 🥪 #isleofbute #foraging #argyllandbute

Chanterelles are starting to shrivel up around Scotland. I picked about 5kg like this yesterday, which I’ll mostly dry and grind into stock powders. When people lecture foragers about “picking too much”, its almost always based on their ignorance of jus… ift.tt/34eoV9y

Have you got yours? rsfs.org.uk/rsfs2018/news/…

Glad you had fun @DeerhoundRhodry 😁🌲🐺🐾 #isleofbute

Fantastic documentary filmed here on #Bute

Bute Forest isn't closed- as always it is available for recreation for all who wish to use it 🌲🌳🌲 #Bute

Bute Community Land Company Newsletter - eepurl.com/b4JPSn

Bute Forest Newsletter - eepurl.com/vT-MD

Welcome Owen Patterson Walker, new Forestry Assistant!

Great Woodland Trust competition naturedetectives.org.uk/art/ - Good Luck!