It’s #VolunteersWeek and #WorldEnvironmentDay, which gives the Trust a perfect opportunity to say a huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers who support our projects across Inchinnan! From our Friends of Teucheen Wood, who support the management of our community woodland, to our volunteers helping to develop a new communal greenspace at India Tyres Playing Fields - we are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to the Trust and the communities we serve. Your har

We were out last week installing new signage around Teucheen Wood to give dog owners some top tips to ensure their furry friends can make the most of the woodland while keeping it safe, clean, and enjoyable for all community members. We love seeing dogs make the most of Inchinnan’s woodlands and greenspaces, but when discussing the risks of irresponsible handling and dog fouling, we often hear: “It’s not my dog” However, it’s important to remember that all owners have a respo

Invasive non-native species are one of the leading contributors to biodiversity loss on both a local and national scale (coming only second to habitat destruction/loss), but what exactly are they and why do they have such an impact? Non-native species are plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms which have been introduced (either intentionally or accidentally) to areas outside of their natural geographic range. Most are relatively harmless, but a small amount (around 10-15%

Today was Day 7 of #GreenHealthWeek and our weekly woodland group enjoyed a very sunny Forest Friday session in Teucheen Wood! As part of the session they explored Hapa Zome (literally meaning ‘leaf dye’), a Japanese art technique that involves hammering leaves and flowers onto fabric to create prints with their natural pigment - a wonderful way to showcase and celebrate the beauty of the outdoors! Thank you to Engage Renfrewshire for their continued support and funding which

New seasonal signage has been installed in two areas in Inchinnan frequented by vulnerable ground nesting birds during the annual wildlife breeding season (March - July). Inchinnan’s fields and grasslands are home to important populations of rare and endangered ground nesting birds. Species including Lapwing, Skylark, and Meadow Pipit use these areas for nesting and rearing their chicks during the annual breeding season. Off-lead dogs can trample ground nests and scare off ad