Regenerating Aspens at Inverewe

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Our fascinating lead story this week comes from Inverewe Garden where a team of scientists, foresters and volunteers are working hard to develop a new supply of locally adapted Aspen tree seeds.

Also in this bumper issue:

• Fungi finds at Laide Wood
• School pupils urged to give peas a chance
• Gairloch Museum's Tattie Project
• Community Land Festival at Wester Loch Ewe Trust
• Anger over local bank closure
• Which local projects won Hydro funding?
• Planners to consider roundhouse plan
• Brewery plans Poolewe Tap House
• Local baker shuts up shop after 4 years
• Storm Amy batters Wester Ross
• Local MP outlines care home concerns
• Peter Cunningham’s Nature Diary
• Dorothy Malone delves into the history of local houses
• Our local directory and events guide

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