LETTING THE LIGHT IN
Woodland Trust Scotland continues to enhance Livingston woods
The Woodland Trust Scotland is embarking on a tree thinning programme this week in two of its woods. It is all part of a programme of work by the Trust to improve the quality of woodland for wildlife for quiet informal public recreation. Work will commence this week and is expected to be completed by December
James Gilmour, Woodland Officer for Livingston explains: “The work will take place in North Wood and East Woods. By thinning out the trees, we will be able to open the woods to more sunlight. This will encourage native broadleaved trees to seed and encourage more plants and animals into the area and make the woodland more enjoyable for people using the woods.”
While works are taking place, people are still welcome to visit the woods. The Trust asks that people take heed of the warning signs that are in place. It may be necessary in some occasions to temporarily close paths for safety reasons. The Woodland Trust apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information contact James Gilmour on 01620 830670
The work is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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For media enquiries contact: Jacqui Morris at the Woodland Trust Scotland on 01355 578777, mobile 07979 706675, Fax: 01764 662553. Email: jacquimorris@woodland-trust.org.uk
Notes to editors:
The Woodland Trust: The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. It has 300,000 members and supporters. The Trust has four key aims: i) No further loss of ancient woodland; ii) Restoring and improving the biodiversity of woods; iii) Increasing new native woodland; iv) Increasing people’s understanding and enjoyment of woodland. Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres).
In 1984 the Trust acquired its first site in Scotland. Today the Trust owns 80 sites across Scotland, covering 8,100 hectares. Further news can be accessed via www.woodland-trust.org.uk
Livingston Woods
The Woodland Trust Scotland owns thirteen urban woods in Livingston covering 167 hectares of urban green space. These woods form part of the Central Scotland Forest. Individually and collectively the sites are an enormous asset to the town. Where possible we try to involve the local communities in all consultations regarding developments at the woods. For more information on the woods visit www.wt-woods.org.uk
Heritage Lottery Fund
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about our diverse heritage. From our great museums and historic buildings to local parks and beauty spots or recording and celebrating traditions, customs and history, HLF grants open up our nation's heritage for everyone to enjoy. We have supported more than 15,000 projects, allocating over £3 billion across the UK.
