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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 6h

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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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 9d

Our next networker for Biosphere Certification Mark businesses will be hosted by Land Energy in Girvan on 27/10 - e-invites have been sent.

More information on the Biosphere Certification Mark: https://ow.ly/ye3I50Xb22r
Applications are always open and there is no cost involved.

#goodforbusiness

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 10d

The GSA Biosphere Partnership, Propagate & NFU Scotland will host the 3rd annual Farming for the Future Conference on 13th November in Maybole. A peer-to-peer learning event, free to attend, book via the link below.

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#regenerativefarming #scottishfarming

Farming for the Future: Nature and Resilience

Hear from farmers and advisers about how nature-friendly farming works for them and benefits both the environment and their business.

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 13d

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 #gsabiosphere

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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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 13d

📢 **WE'RE RECRUITING - COMMUNITY & BUSINESS MANAGER - APPLICATIONS CLOSE 13/10/25**
An exciting senior position with diverse project portfolio. Full time (37.5hrs); hybrid, flexible working and salary starting at £40,045 p.a.

Full details and application form: https://ow.ly/4wSn50X99ve

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 14d

Who Goes There? Our first workshop as part of the Red Squirrel Recovery Network and #DontBeShy campaign, made possible through Heritage Lottery funding. Pinwherry, 1st November. Join us!

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 16d

📢 **LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!**

Our 2025 Year in Review will be held at The Carrick Centre in Maybole tomorrow (08/10). Come along to hear our highlights of the last 12 months, take part in Q&A with our officer team, and watch our documentary short 'Heart of the Biosphere'.

https://ow.ly/jQW850X7BtQ

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 17d

The GSA Biosphere Partnership is recruiting now for a Community & Business Manager. If you've got a bit of free time this weekend, get your application underway!

Find out more & apply: https://www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/vacancy/community-and-business-manager/

#thirdsectorjobs #sustainabledevelopment

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 17d

An opportunity for youth groups in #EastAyrshire to have free, ranger-led activity sessions exploring nature and #learningoutdoors - applications are open now! Thanks to the 9CCs group for funding this exciting initiative 💚

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 21d

Our Explore page is packed with trip-planning resources for your day out, short break or long vacation in the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, part of Scotland's award winning #UNESCOTrail.
https://www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/explore-the-biosphere/

#visitscotland #scotlandstartshere

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 23d

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 23d

📢 **WE'RE RECRUITING! COMMUNITY & BUSINESS MANAGER**

Join our senior management team overseeing key strategic projects supporting community development, sustainable enterprise, and climate resilience. Full time; flexible, hybrid working; starting at £40,045 p.a.

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 24d

A reminder that our annual Year in Review is taking place in #Maybole next week (08/10) - all welcome to hear our highlights of 2025 and aspirations for 2026. Free to attend, hot drinks and biscuits included!

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere: Year in Review

Join the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership to hear more about our work for people and nature in SW Scotland

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 27d

A unique (and free!) event tomorrow (27/09) for walkers and explorers, part of the #Immerse Festival: join filmmaker John Wallace to search for the source of the River #Annan.

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#SCAMP #dgclimatehub #dumfriesandgalloway

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 28d

The #Ayrshire Small Scale Tree Planting Programme is open for applications with up to £1,000 per project available and help with site planning and preparation on hand from the #gsabiosphere's #NatureRecovery team. Find out more and apply:
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/natureandwil...

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · 29d

📢 Last few tickets remaining!
Our final Proud Supporter networker of 2025 is in #Girvan on 1st Oct - join us! Free to attend, lunch included. Ideal for businesses, community groups, and anyone who wants to find out more about SW Scotland's #UNESCOBiosphere.

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Biosphere Proud Supporter Networker

Join us at the Proud Supporter Networker for a day of connecting, sharing ideas, and building a community of support!

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 23

Our 3rd annual Farming for the Future Conference is coming up on 13/11/25 hosted in partnership with Propagate & NFUS. Free to attend - book now and be part of a unique peer-learning event:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/farming-fo...

#scottishfarming #regenerativefarming #naturefriendlyfarming

Farming for the Future: Nature and Resilience

Hear from farmers and advisers about how nature-friendly farming works for them and benefits both the environment and their business.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 19

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...

#jobsinscotland #thirdsectorjobs #communitydevelopment #businessdevelopment

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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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 17

We are proud and delighted to have been shortlisted in the Nature Tourism category in this year's #NatureOfScotland Awards and to be among so many exciting and innovating peers! Read more about shortlisted people and projects championing nature across Scotland: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 9

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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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please join us and our partners in #SouthAyrshire this Thursday for a meeting to discuss the #Ballantrae Coastal Adaptation Project. Faith from our team will also be delivering a #GreenHealth workshop exploring nature for wellness and activities available locally. Drop-in event, no need to book.

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 5

Next week: We're running a #GreenHealth workshop on 08/09 in #Maybole in partnership with #SouthAyrshire Libraries. Free event, join us to explore nature-based wellbeing and activities available locally.

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Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere @gsabiosphere.bsky.social · Sep 3

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