May 2024
We played host to a hardy group of volunteers from SSEN Transmission and Burns & McDonnell this summer who joined forces to plant over 200 native trees despite the wet weather!
A team of 13 volunteers from project teams working on SSEN Transmission’s nearby Errochty Grid Supply Point (GSP) project including volunteers from their contractor Burns & McDonnell downed their usual tools to help support the planting.
Together the volunteers worked to plant over 200 native hazel trees, as well as clearing bracken around some of the newly planted trees to give them space to grow.
“Looking after the environment and promoting biodiversity is a key part of all of our projects, and as a team we are keen to leave a positive environmental legacy as part of our work on the Errochty Grid Supply Point Project”, said Joanna Thow, Consents and Environment Manager for SSEN Transmission.
“When we heard about Dùn Coillich and the incredible work the Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust are doing to restore the habitat there, we reached out to see how we could help,” she added.
“I think everyone really enjoyed learning about the fantastic work being done, and we’re so pleased to play even just a small part in helping to restore this beautiful area to support such a rich variety of wildlife.”
