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Scotston Organic Farm Here we are rebuiding Dry Stane Dykes (dry stone walls). They are great places for wildlife to live and are an attractive countryside feature. Rebuilding them takes time and skill. It is an ancient craft which is satisfying to learn and develop.
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| Cutting the Rhodies...... |
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Rhododendrons were introduced into our wild forests by the Victorians. They smother native plants and have little value for wildlife. We are removing them from Craighall gorge woodland (a SSSI) and reducing them at Alyth.
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| ...........and burning them |
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| Greater Yellow Rattle c A. Thompson Photo |
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Top secret SSSI The only home in Scotland of the Greater Yellow Rattle. Dundee Conservation Volunteers are removing invasive garden escapes to help this flower re-colonise.
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| Digging up the bad plants |
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The Miley An urban Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve, with a real rubbish problem.
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