Category Archives: Lichens

Coigach and Assynt’s secret hazel woodlands

Posted on November 17, 2020 by NatureScot

We sometimes think of Assynt, in the north west of Scotland, as a spectacular but stark place of rock, heath and bog. But here and there are plenty of trees – marvellous woodlands, those on better soils often dominated by … Continue reading →

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Remarkable achievements at Ben and Glen Nevis

Posted on January 21, 2020 by NatureScot

Over the last five years, the Nevis Landscape Partnership has achieved what it says on the side of its bus – carried out a programme of 19 projects, with tremendous volunteer support. This £3.4 million scheme has had a tangible … Continue reading →

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Golden-hair lichen on the ‘enchanted isles’

Posted on March 23, 2015 by NatureScot

Andy Acton, a noted lichenologist, is our guest blogger today.  His tale is one of golden hair and enchanted isles. Read on if adventure and a sense of discovery appeal. The rugged and remote Shiant Isles, in the Minch 6 … Continue reading →

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Glasdrum’s ancient woodland

Posted on January 12, 2015 by NatureScot

Continuing our series on Argyll’s National Nature Reserves, we focus on an ancient wood near Oban. Overlooking a sea loch, ash and oak trees dominate the wood, with trunks softened by a thick coat of mosses and lichens which drip … Continue reading →

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Hidden treasure

Posted on February 19, 2014 by NatureScot

Sandy Coppins is an internationally recognised lichen expert and we are delighted that she has agreed to pen a two-part blog for us.  In part one Sandy explains what lichens are, and in part two — using Beinn Eighe National … Continue reading →

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