In July 2006, Forestry Commission Scotland started working in Lord Ancrum’s Wood. The beautiful old woodland sits on the banks of the South Esk and forms part of the grounds around Newbattle Abbey College. This partnership is ensuring that the college's woodlands are managed for the benefit of the local community, visitors and students.
The partnership received £200,000 from a £2 million legacy left by Mary Emily Scott, who died, aged 84, in 2001. She lived in the Liberton area of Edinburgh and wanted to ensure that some of her will went to the management of a mature woodland.
The two woodland wardens, Roddy McTavish and Miranda Grant, are based at the college. Roddy and Miranda are taking forward the management of the woods and are creating new links with the local community.
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Official launch of the partnership between Newbattle Abbey and Forestry Commission Scotland in July 2006. |
College Principal Ann Southwood with Miranda Grant and Roddy McTavish (Wardens) and Rhona Brankin MSP. |
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Ann Southwood, Miranda Grant, Roddy McTavish, Rhona Brankin and members of the local community and Forestry Commission. |
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