50th Anniversary of Forestry Commission
The photograph is courtesy of Inverness, Ross and Skye Forest District and staff at their Fort Augustus office.
A series of photographs taken of a well turned out display in a hall possibly near Glenmore Forest Park (Queen’s Forest) celebrating the first 50 years of the Forestry Commission.
The sections of the display highlight the various work roles within the then Commission and include:
Recreation highlighting Glenmore Forest Park
Tree Nursery and Seed Work
Fencing, Ploughing, Planting and Weeding
Fertilising, Fire and Roads
Training, Felling Aids, Thinning, Harvesting and Markets
Wildlife for Visitors, Birds, Animals
Deer control
Climate, Tree Growth, Genetics and Insect Research
Private Woodlands assistance
This image is a general view of one corner of the public display. Does anyone remember this event and its location?
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Groups: Forestry Records, Booklets and Reports, Recreation Activities and Art in the Forest