Want to learn and develop the skills to become a qualified Forest Machine Operator? If you are passionate about the outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity to progress in Scotland’s forest industries. Apply at: bit.ly/fm-operator

Have a passion for working outdoors? Would you like to help shape and preserve some of Scotland’s woodlands and wildlife habitats, to be enjoyed by visitors and local wildlife for years to come? Tree & Timber Apprenticeships now open for applications: bit.ly/tt-apprentices…

Deep in the heart of the forest, an #Autumn drama is unfolding... Find a forest near you: scotland.forestry.gov.uk/autumn Film by Lucy Hadley | #FoundMyForest

Brilliant photo! Winter is a great time to come to Galloway to experience our Dark Skies

Great photos Mervyn, thanks for sharing them

Brilliant! Looks like you had the perfect weather for it too!

#Autumn adventures in Scotland, from Formerly FC Scotland & VisitScotland. Trails, activities, challenges and more! ebooks.visitscotland.com/forestry-commi… ... and you can share your adventures with us using the hashtag #FoundMyForest 🍁 🍂 😀 📸 🎥

In case you missed it, The Times and The Sunday Times has a brilliant article on the UK's best #autumn walks, including some Formerly FC Scotland highlights like Loch Trool, Barnluasgan and Dog Falls: thetimes.co.uk/article/f87a2f…

Agreed! It is a very lovely walk

#Autumn adventures in Scotland, from Formerly FC Scotland & VisitScotland. Trails, activities, challenges and more! ebooks.visitscotland.com/forestry-commi… ... and you can share your adventures with us using the hashtag #FoundMyForest 🍁 🍂 😀 📸 🎥

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We're recruiting a Research Information Services Manager. Closing date is Sunday 2nd December. For more information and how to apply, visit here: civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…

Lots going on with a number of projects getting started. Have you signed up for our newsletter? Visit our website gallowayglens.org and click here!

Gorgeous! There were 3 at the wild watch hide today being very entertaining!

Can you help us protect Scotland's forests? A few tips on how to #KeepItClean when you visit. Watch our short video: youtube.com/watch?v=9OYs4N…

Word of the day: "Sternenzelt" - literally "star-tent"; an expanse of star-filled sky stretched out above an observer; the celestial canopy in all its sheltering, shattering extent (German).

Non-members can now book for ICF's National Conference 2019: The UK's Role in Global Forestry - past, present and future. Book now to save £60 on your 2-day conference ticket #ICFGlobalForestry charteredforesters.org/event/icf-nati…

Gorgeous birds

Can you tell a Scots Pine from a Sitka Spruce? Would you recognise a Silver Birch if you saw one in the forest? We can help you tell the woods from the trees - check out our guide to native Scottish trees: scotland.forestry.gov.uk/activities/tre… #NationalTreeWeek

Wishing you all a lovely festive time and we look forward to seeing you in the new year. Merry Christmas everyone 🌳🌲