Do you want to play a part in helping nature in the Glenkens? Dalry Community Council (DCC) has received Inspiring Scotland money to explore the possibility of establishing Nature Networks in the Glenkens.

Propagate is leading on an exciting project for Dalry Community Council that will see around 130 fruit and nut trees planted in people’s gardens and community spaces all across the Glenkens.

July sees the launch of the 2025/26 Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme, offering support to small scale tree planting projects across the region.

Dalry Community Council and Propagate present a new and exciting project – and we want you to be involved!

Where do our Apples come from? Why does Dumfries & Galloway Have such a high proportion of ‘pure’ crab apples? What can we do to protect this? These questions will be explored in a fun and informative online event at 7.30pm on 28th January.

This year 110 Crab Apple Trees from across Dumfries & Galloway were tested to identify whether they were ‘pure’ crab apples (Malus sylvestris) or hybridized with other ‘non-native’ apple trees (Malus domestica).

Dumfries & Galloway hosts a significant proportion of the United Kingdom’s commercial woodland creation schemes. With discussion ongoing on the national stage regarding land use change, the ‘Woodlands Plus’ project aims to add local value - employment, biodiversity or public access - to three forestry sites in the region.