Seven films were reviewed on the #BravoAlfredo blog in October, including #LadyBird, #AngelHeart, #WindRiver, #TheOutrun and #AManCalledOtto. bravoalfredo.blogspot.com/?m=1

After a packed Scottish Forestry Trust Projects and Research Committee meeting this morning, a more sedate end to the day with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Patrons Event ‘Expedition Botanics: Science and Horticulture in the field.’

I’m attending a ‘Restoration science at University of Stirling’ meeting today.

Did you know that The Scottish Forestry Trust's Early Career Researchers Fund provides funds for recently qualified researchers to attend international conferences? Conferences must afford the individual an opportunity to present research or establish new collaborative networks.

The second day of Institute of Chartered Foresters Professional Interviews with Chair of the Examinations Board, Alex Murray FICFor. #NurtureGrowThrive

A busy day today. Day 1 of Edinburgh Napier University University’s Impact Symposium on ‘Driving the future evolution of ESG’ followed by Scotland's Finest Woods Awards tonight at the Scottish Parliament.

Dr David Brand's (Executive Chair of New Forests) presentation on 'How can we transform forestry for a sustainable future?' was a particular highlight for me. #inspirational

Meanwhile, over on Callophrys Tree Consultancy Consultancy, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Now my bags are packed and my sails are tacked, and my course is marked by stars. Courtesy of James. callophrystreeconsultancy.co.uk/my-course-is-m…

400 films have been reviewed on the #BravoAlfredo blog over the past three years. Here’s a list of the Top 10 films I’ve watched and reviewed in 2024 - bravoalfredo.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-to…

Happy New Year, folks! Over on the #BravoAlfredo blog, I’ve listed my Top 10 films of 2024. bravoalfredo.blogspot.com/2025/01/my-top…

The first review of a 2025 film on the #BravoAlfredo blog, Robert Eggers #Nosferatu. #Hescoming bravoalfredo.blogspot.com/2025/01/nosfer…

"Let's be careful out there!"

A further eight films were reviewed on the #BravoAlfredo blog in January, including #TheHoldovers, #Nosferatu, #Trap, #Plane and #ForAFewDollarsMore. bravoalfredo.blogspot.com

Some positive news from NatureScot. Scotland's woodland breeding birds have seen more than a 50% increase in numbers between 1994 and 2023, better than any other habitat. nature.scot/doc/official-s…

Tree inspections and surveys in Central Scotland and beyond. Inverness, Elgin and Mintlaw is definitely classed as ‘beyond.’

Interesting insights from Helen, Chair of The Scottish Scottish Forestry Trust's Projects and Research Committee. #MeetTheTrustees

In Perth today for the Hylobius Industry Research Partnership Conference. Speaking and chairing a session later in the afternoon. #Hylobius2025

Which of the sites provided Callophrys Tree Consultancy Consultancy with its most northerly tree survey to date? Which of the sites had the best home-baking? And what is the biggest drawback of surveying trees on a campsite? Read the blog post - Visiting The Friendly Club - to find out.

Disclaimer: Those readers expecting a blog post from Callophrys Tree Consultancy Consultancy about Ed Sheeran will be sorely disappointed. #CastleOnTheHill