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The illustrations here were prepared by Trevor using pictures from a number of local photographers.

Dunning's Community Owned Woodland:
Kincladie Wood.

About fourteen years ago a woodland near the village came on the market and someone proposed that the local community might buy it. A poll showed that there was sufficient interest and support and so a committee was formed to carry the project forward. The volume of work the members of that committee took on was greater than any of them could have imagined, but with dogged determination and advice from professionals all the problems were overcome and the purchase was completed in 2005.

We cannot begin to show the work of that committee, which of course still carries on managing 'business as usual' work including maintenance, fund raising, insurance, firewood sales..... In addition we are very lucky to have people in the community who are willing give their time, and often when needed use of their heavy machinery.

Instead, this page is intended is to illustrate how much benefit and enjoyment the wood had given, not only to the local community and their guests, but to people visiting from further afield. We hope it will provide encouragement to other communities who might be considering a similar purchase.

These are just a few of the display boards which were prepared for various fund-raising events, which together help to illustrate how the wood is used.

Kincladie Wood

Our local school makes use of the wood for education and exercise. Cubs and Brownie packs spend time there. The all abilities track which closely follows the perimeter is well used by dog-walkers, joggers, families with children in pushchairs or on bicycles. People come for picnics, or to photograph the trees, flowers and wildlife.

Dunning Community Woodland

Our concerts in the wood have been very enjoyable, with performances from professional orchestras to local schoolchildren (who are every bit as professional). There might be no better way to listen to music. We've had story telling, children's games, orienteering, walks guided by people who really know their trees and their birds. And many people of course get great pleasure from the simple peace and quiet of a gentle stroll on their own. It's then that the wildlife is most in evidence. We have grey squirrels, a variety of birds, no doubt encouraged by all the sponsored nesting boxes, and even the occasional frog hopping across the path.

Kincladie Wood

The addition of a pavement along the road linking the village to the wood was of course a major safety benefit for walkers, and there is almost always at least one car in the car park at the other end.

Kincladie Wood

This village is incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful facility. We are very grateful to the people who made it happen and continue to look after it. And very pleased indeed that the decision to purchase the wood for us all was made.

 
 

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