Environment Archives - Page 6 of 7

March 14, 2011March 14, 2011

Scottish seal cull will see killing of 1,300 pregnant seals

We are indebted to our friends at ForArgyll for bringing to our notice the Scottish Government licencing of a seal cull which will see the unnecessary shooting of some 1,300 pregnant seals. Read the full story here. What you can do Write to your local MSP here. A useful text template is available here.

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January 12, 2011January 12, 2011

Smoke hangs low over Ardentinny

With the work continuing in the forest behind the village to control and eradicate Rhododendron and clear much of the forest floor, the village today was bathed in smoke from the burning vegetation.

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September 10, 2010February 24, 2023

Japanese knotweed spraying

The Forestry Commission has confirmed that the chemical spraying signage near the beach picnic area relates to the control of Japanese Knotweed. The chemical used was Roundup Pro Biactive, applied at recommended rates. You can download a useful guide on identifying and controlling Knotweed here (pdf 953kb).

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August 8, 2010July 29, 2011

Aerial spraying to resume [Update 13 Aug. 09:25]

13 Aug. Additional update from Mr. Russell Lamont, FCS: 1. The spraying is to control the spread of bracken. 2. The spraying is being undertaken on Forestry Commission ground, which is tenanted by Mr Marshall. 3. Product being applied - Asulox. 4. As I have already indicated in this instance FCS were unaware of the …

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July 31, 2010April 20, 2023

Wild campers

With the wild camping debate raging around Loch Lomond, Ardentinny continues to have its share of campers who fail to leave the beach in the way they found it. These two photographs taken over a weekend in late July show a camp site (on the beach, opposite the phone box) and the rubbish left behind …

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REGULAR EVENTS
Glenfinart Walled Garden - Volunteer Days
Every Wednesday & Thursday 11am - 2.30pm.
All welcome!

Music Group - Every Monday 18:00-19:30hrs.
Village Hall, Ardentinny.
Neil and Mike from Rock Cottage are running a new group within the village, initially this is aimed at learning to play the Ukulele. That said we are not limiting or restricting the group to these two instruments. Anyone and everyone are welcome to come, learn, join in, or add something to those starting out playing an instrument, likewise if you’re at a loose end, then come along for a coffee and chat, worth noting we do have spare instruments knocking around, so even if you just want to try something then please pop along. Cost £2.00 per session. Teas and coffees will be available these will be on a donation basis.