Volunteers needed to help save ant's nest at Sutherland woodland

A CALL has gone out for volunteers to "help save the wood ants" of Ledmore oakwood, Spinningdale.

Woodland Trust site manager for the north of Scotland Ross Watson is asking for help to remove Gaultheria – a non-native, invasive plant – from around an ants' nest.

Mr Watson is concerned that the plant will soon completely cover the nest and spread further. He said "Reasonable fitness is required but no experience is necessary."

Volunteers are asked to meet at the entrance to the woodland, located off the A949, next Tuesday, March 29. at 10am. The work is expected to take until 12.30pm.

For more information contact Mr Watson on 07585 995300; or email: rosswatson@woodlantrust.org.uk

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