During 2024-25 we developed the vision of a landscape-scale biodiversity partnership in the Mosset catchment, focusing on the Sanquhar/Chapelton area of Forres. The partnership aims to build collaboration between local groups in the area - ourselves at Forres Friends, the Forres Community Woodland Trust, the Sanquhar Dam Restoration Group, and landowners Gordon and Macphail. All of the area is well used by the people of Forres for walking, cycling, bird watching etc. We recei

Accounts from Forres locals recorded by local storyteller Margot Henderson, sharing accounts of how the land was managed over the years.

By Heather Paul Lichens are a partnership between at least two organisms - usually a fungus and an alga which grow together. This is called symbiosis. The fungus provides a protective home for the alga - protecting the alga from drying winds, strong sunlight and excessive wetting. The algae photosynthesise in sunlight and make food for both of them. Lichens are seen as “indicators”. Some species need clean air, whilst others thrive where there is pollution. The photo shows a

When you think of nettles, do you think of the sting? This is such a versatile plant and grows in abundance all around us. Lin Batten and...

Did you know you can pick flowers from the elder tree to make a sweet and tasty drink? Watch this video to find out how. Lin Batten and...

By Mick Drury - November 2021 The Forres area is well endowed with woodland to explore, including former policy woods at Sanquhar and...