Weekend volunteer tree planting at Talla

26.02.2026

Due to the very wet weather and high wind speeds we planted close to the barn at Talla today.
Andy collected leftover plug plants from previous planting sessions so we had something of a pick and mix of plants as well as a bundle of Hawthorn each.
I planted my Hawthorn into the side of a ridge by the burn (55.463610, -3.345964). and then infilled some willow/ birch planting on the plateau (55.46392, -3.346123).
Across the plateau there were elements of peat bog so every effort was made to avoid planting in these sections because of the negative environmental impact of planting in peatbogs.

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Weekend volunteer tree planting at Talla
Attribution: Jan Stankiewicz

View outside from the barn

Impact Analysis

Summary of trees planted.

Species Quantity
Willow - unspecified 15
Hawthorn 18
Downy Birch 5

Transport Impact

Car: Electric — 74.8 km, 0 passengers, Carbon offset: No