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Tickets (free!) are still available for our Green Health workshop in #Ayr on 30/01/26. Join the #gsabiosphere and #SouthAyrshire Libraries for discussion, ideas, and a wee wellness wander beside the River Ayr.

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Green Health Workshop
Join the GSA Biosphere Partnership and South Ayrshire Libraries to discover ways to wellbeing in our great outdoors.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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***Applications for OPIN close on 18/01/26***

Farmers in D&G within the #gsabiosphere can access free #naturalcapital auditing and interventions designed to united and maximise profitability and sustainability:

www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/on-farm-plan...

#Borderlands #NCIZ
January 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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📢 This weekend: join us at Port Logan to find out more about opportunities to get involved in community-led tourism, coastal conservation, heritage, enterprise and learning projects along the Solway coast. 1 - 3pm drop-in, no need to book.

#SCAMP #SolwayFirth #gsabiosphere
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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It's tree-planting season and grants up to £1000 are available for small scale planting projects in #EastAyrshire and #SouthAyrshire within the #gsabiosphere. Find out more: www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/small-scale-...

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Small-Scale Tree Planting Programme offers grants up to £1,000 in South and East Ayrshire - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere
The Ayrshire Small Scale Tree Planting Programme is continuing through 2025/26, with grants of up to £1,000 available for planting […]
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October 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Very proudly sharing our office copy of this month's Dumfries & Galloway Life Magazine and our nomination for Tourism Champion in the D&G Life Awards 2025. What an honour, we are beyond delighted!

#sustainabletourism #visitscotland #scotlandstartshere #dumfriesandgalloway #gsabiosphere
October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Birding for Brents is coming up on 25/10 as part of this year's Wild Goose Festival, hosted by The Stove Network and loads of amazing partners. Join us at Loch Ryan with @btobirds.bsky.social and @scottishbirding.bsky.social (free event!)

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Birding for Brents
Join us at Loch Ryan to see a wonderful range of bird species. This event is part of the Wild Goose Festival.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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We've just opened recruitment for a Community & Business Manager to join the #gsabiosphere team - F/T with starting salary of £40,045.

Find out more and apply: www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/were-recruit...

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We're recruiting for a F/T Community and Business Manager - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere
The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is seeking to appoint a new Community & Business Manager. The successful applicant […]
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September 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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A brilliant event in the calendar for #ScotClimateWeek, hosted by New Cumnock Development Trust and including our #NatureRecovery Manager introducing the documentary short film 'Heart of the Biosphere'. Book your tickets below!

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#peatlands #gsabiosphere
September 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Join us in #Maybole on 8th October for our 2025 Year in Review, your chance to hear presentations from the #gsabiosphere team, ask questions, give feedback, and find out more about how the #UNESCOBiosphere designation can benefit you. Book here:

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September 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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We're delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Officer role supporting governance, budgeting, reporting, and delivery of our charity's ambitious objectives. More info + full job description and application form: www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/vacancy/fina...

#thirdsectorjobs #gsabiosphere #sustainablejobs
September 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Reminder for the UK & Ireland UNESCO Biosphere #BioBlitz taking place on 23/08 - download iNaturalist to your phones and become a citizen scientist nature recorder!

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#Ayrshire #DumfriesandGalloway #gsabiosphere #lovenature
August 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Coming up on 08/08: Join us in the Biosphere Community of #Glentrool for a drop-in event where you can meet the UNESCO Biosphere's officer team and find out about opportunities to get involved in conservation, education, enterprise and climate action projects here in the #gsabiosphere. All welcome!
July 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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📢 This weekend: join us in the Biosphere Community of Pinwherry for a marvellous morning of activities celebrating nature and #greenhealth. All welcome - turn up on the day (there's plenty of space!) or book in advance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing-...

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July 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Some photos from Biosphere Day in the Biosphere Community of #Ochiltree this week with the #MaidsafeFoundation - thanks to all the children who joined us for climate games, bug-hunting, and learning outdoors!

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July 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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We were delighted to welcome Cabinet Secretary @mairigougeon.bsky.social to the Biosphere Office yesterday to discuss resourcing and development of the #gsabiosphere to deliver long term positive outcomes for communities, the environment and the economy in SW Scotland.

#sustainabledevelopment
July 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Our 'Explore the Biosphere' page is packed with ideas for your next day out, weekend away or extended vacation in the #gsabiosphere, part of Scotland's award-winning #UNESCOTrail:

www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/explore-the-...

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Explore the Biosphere - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere
Find an exceptional visitor experience in Scotland's first UNESCO Biosphere, with guided tours, outdoor activities and heritage attractions.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Rain and thunderstorms forecast for south Scotland this weekend - if it's too wet to get outdoors, explore the #gsabisphere remotely via our YouTube channel! We've got an 'Adventures in Nature' series for planning wild walks; Climate: ACTION! & #SenseofPlace in film:

www.youtube.com/@gsabiosphere
June 13, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Swift survey taking place in St John's Town of Dalry tonight. No experience required! If you can't join us but know where #swifts are nesting here or elsewhere in the #gsabiosphere please get in touch with Antoine our #NatureRecovery Officer - antoine@gsabiosphere.org.uk.
May 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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We are delighted to announce the #gsabiosphere has been awarded a new funding package from @sosenterprise.bsky.social, supporting people, nature, and #sustainabledevelopment in the South of Scotland:

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#TeamSouthScotland #NCIZ #UNESCOBiosphere
South of Scotland Enterprise confirms funding for UNESCO Biosphere - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere
The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) Partnership has welcomed a new funding package from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). […]
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May 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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A reminder that the #gsabiosphere is currently recruiting for 2 #environmentaljobs: #NatureRecovery Manager and #NaturalCapital Officer. Both F/T posts, base is #NewtonStewart with hybrid working. Applications close midday on Monday 12th May.

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May 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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The #gsabiosphere hosts the D&G Climate Hub, part of Scottish Government's national network supporting #communityled #climateaction. Discover what it's all about on our YouTube channel:

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#NetZeroNation
Climate: ACTION! with the D&G Climate Hub
YouTube video by Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere
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February 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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There's one month left to apply for the #Ayrshire Small Scale Tree Planting Grant - up to £1,000 per project available for #treeplanting on areas up to 0.25ha in #EastAyrshire and #SouthAyrshire within the #gsabiosphere boundary. Apply now and please share!

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February 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We've been browsing the new UNESCO UK website - loving the #gsabiosphere page (of course!) & exploring the UK's 60 land-based #UNESCO sites, + those that are part of the UNESCO Memory of the World Register for documentary heritage: unesco.org.uk

📷 Antonine Wall, with us on Scotland's #UNESCOTrail!
February 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Our monthly newsletter went out to subscribers at the weekend. Read and enjoy via the link below, and if you wish to subscribe visit our website at gsabiosphere.org.uk

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February 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Yesterday we were delighted to welcome friends from UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man to the #gsabiosphere for a wide-ranging conversation about governance and funding. A beautiful day for a walk at Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve, one of the Core Areas of our #UNESCOBiosphere.
February 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM