Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands (DGW) has been kicking off work to better understand our region’s coastal woodlands, and how the next ten years of the Solway Coast & Marine Landscape Connections Project (SCAMP) can support coastal woodlands themselves, and the wider region.
To increase bandwidth and activity, DGW has let three development contracts. On 16th February, the three selected contractors met each other and the DGW team to kick off work in the coming months.
Research Consolidation: Pulling together recent research on Coastal Woodlands, published and under development, identifying recent findings and research gaps for future consideration.
Seed Growing + Tree Growing: Exploring the potential for SCAMP to support local seed collection and tree growing networks locally
Skills & Products: How can SCAMP support people that use and products that come from our coastal woodlands – from artisan and craft skills through to new technology and approaches.
These three contracts are now underway, with results being published in coming months.
McNabb Laurie, DGW Manager, said:
“Many thanks to everyone that expressed an interest in these three initial contracts. We are delighted to get work underway. The SCAMP project has the potential to be a really big deal for coastal woodlands in our region, and the connected local economy. These contracts massively increase our capacity and expertise to make sure we approach the SCAMP opportunities with ambition, making best use of experience elsewhere.
Watch this space for further contracts being let in coming months.“
The work is possible thanks to the support of the SCAMP Project, itself funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Nick Chisholm, SCAMP’s Project Officer added:
“Our woodlands by the sea are a treasured part of the Dumfries and Galloway landscape. SCAMP recognises this and it is brilliant that Dumfries and Galloway Woodlands have been able to forge ahead with these appointments, giving us the opportunity to understand and enhance our coastal woodlands for future generations!“
Photo l-r: McNabb Laurie (DGW), Elana Bader, Darroch Nurseries (Seed Collection + Tree Growing Contract), Ailsa Watson (Research Consolidation Contract), Jim Buchanan (Woodland Skills & Products Contract)