Scottish woodlands being 'made over'

Urban woodlands are being tended to across Scotland in a bid to make them more attractive to eco-friendly visitors.

The renovation programme, which is being funded by the Scottish government, will see more than £1 million spent on opening up woodland areas with new trails.

According to the Forestry Commission, efforts will also be made to thin out some of the denser woodland areas and clear litter that has been tipped in these areas.

Environment minister Roseanna Cunningham, who announced the funding, said: "For a number of years, Forestry Commission Scotland has been working hard to improve the quality of life for many communities through improving access to woodlands in towns and cities."

The project will aim to encourage eco-minded members of the community to get involved in voluntary and educational schemes in their local woodland areas.

Meanwhile, this week the Forestry Commission also announced that forest restocking sites in Dorest are providing new man-made habitats for some of Britain's rarest lizards.

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