Galloway Forest Park

News, events and pictures straight from the heart of Galloway Forest Park.

[Galloway Forest Park @gallowayforest]

Wishing you all a lovely festive time and we look forward to seeing you in the new year. Merry Christmas everyone 🌳🌲

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

Can you tell a Scots Pine from a Sitka Spruce? Would you recognise a Silver Birch if you saw one in the forest? We can help you tell the woods from the trees - check out our guide to native Scottish trees: https://t.co/DyQjC95GZc #NationalTreeWeek

[Institute of Chartered Foresters @TheICF]

Non-members can now book for ICF's National Conference 2019: The UK's Role in Global Forestry - past, present and future. Book now to save £60 on your 2-day conference ticket #ICFGlobalForestry https://t.co/GdEo4DS5iV

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

Can you help us protect Scotland's forests? A few tips on how to #KeepItClean when you visit. Watch our short video: https://t.co/S6AnnEFFFG

[Galloway Forest Park @gallowayforest]

Gorgeous birds

[Mervyn Campbell @M_campbellphoto]

Amazing plumage of the Red Kite, Dumfries & Galloway, @BBCEarth @VisitScotland @nature_scot @ScotlandTBP @WildaboutScot @RSPBDandG @wildscotland @FoEScot @ScotOutdoors @RSPBGlasgow #Bellymackhillfarm @gallowayforest

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

Follow our @7stanes account for trail info, mountain biking news, videos and more:

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

Lots going on with a number of projects getting started. Have you signed up for our newsletter? Visit our website https://t.co/RCQPru2O1b and click here!

[Forest Research @Forest_Research]

We're recruiting a Research Information Services Manager. Closing date is Sunday 2nd December. For more information and how to apply, visit here: https://t.co/TgU5heam9M

[Galloway Forest Park @gallowayforest]

Gorgeous! There were 3 at the wild watch hide today being very entertaining!

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

We're just uploading some new #FoundMyForest photos to our Facebook page: https://t.co/2DvOPDb9og ...including this cheeky wee fella from @gallowayforest, captured by @stuarttilbury Share your forest adventures with us! 🍂 🐿️ 🌲 🦌 📸

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

#Autumn adventures in Scotland, from @fcscotland & @VisitScotland. Trails, activities, challenges and more! https://t.co/EdbBFwn5sC ... and you can share your adventures with us using the hashtag #FoundMyForest 🍁 🍂 😀 📸 🎥

[Galloway Forest Park @gallowayforest]

Agreed! It is a very lovely walk

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

In case you missed it, @thetimes has a brilliant article on the UK's best #autumn walks, including some @fcscotland highlights like Loch Trool, Barnluasgan and Dog Falls: https://t.co/M12jYE8R3B

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

#Autumn adventures in Scotland, from @fcscotland & @VisitScotland. Trails, activities, challenges and more! https://t.co/EdbBFwn5sC ... and you can share your adventures with us using the hashtag #FoundMyForest 🍁 🍂 😀 📸 🎥

[Galloway Forest Park @gallowayforest]

Brilliant! Looks like you had the perfect weather for it too!

[Galloway Forest Park @gallowayforest]

Great photos Mervyn, thanks for sharing them

[Mervyn Campbell @M_campbellphoto]

A great day watching Red Deer during the rut, @VisitScotland @nature_scot @ScotlandTBP @WildaboutScot @wildscotland @FoEScot @ScotOutdoors @gallowayforest

[Galloway Forest Park @gallowayforest]

Brilliant photo! Winter is a great time to come to Galloway to experience our Dark Skies

[VisitScotland @VisitScotland]

How amazing is this?! The Milky Way at @gallowayforest 🌌 📍 Loch Trool, Dumfries & Galloway #LoveDandG 📷FB/Mark Shannon Photography #SeeSouthScotland

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

Deep in the heart of the forest, an #Autumn drama is unfolding... Find a forest near you: https://t.co/LuZO2meFPR Film by Lucy Hadley | #FoundMyForest

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

Have a passion for working outdoors? Would you like to help shape and preserve some of Scotland’s woodlands and wildlife habitats, to be enjoyed by visitors and local wildlife for years to come? Tree & Timber Apprenticeships now open for applications: https://t.co/Yu1KTQXVfN

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

Want to learn and develop the skills to become a qualified Forest Machine Operator? If you are passionate about the outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity to progress in Scotland’s forest industries. Apply at: https://t.co/EKEKAXfCGy

[GFT @Galloway_FT]

We are hiring!! 5 month paid #internship starting mid December 2018, working on #conservation and #community engagement as part of our 'Saving the #sparling' project. For more information, check out our website https://t.co/gBjL9Hy6dD
Closing date 9am 9th November.