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Native woodland is no longer used in the same way as in the past, local source of food, clothing and housing have lost value as we source most of our raw materials abroud. 77% of woodland in Scotland has been planted in the past 200 years.

Native woodland can look after its self if allowed even spread to open ground, birch is almost always the first tree to establish in these places.

Ancient woodland in Scotland is defined as an area that is marked woodland on the first maps know as Roy maps made by General Roy between 1747 and 1755.

Primary 7 from St Marks Primary, Barrhead visited Lockerbie Manor from 20-24th November. They participated in several outdoor learning activities. The instructors were fully trained and had delivered the John Muir award on several occasions in the past and regularly referred to it as part of the childrens experience.
There was literature around the centre for the pupils to read including posters on the walls and leaflets. This helped to build upon the knowledge that the children had learned in school regarding The John Muir award. The children loved the experience and were able to ask questions and receive knowledgeable answers which participating in practical activities to help them explore and discover the area.