This Sunday, members of the Homeland Party came together in Forfar to once again do battle with the menace of the Himalayan Balsam that has taken root. This invasive species from halfway around the world spreads very quickly and can completely take over an area of land, completely drowning out native species. Removal by hand […]
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Last month, our North East Scotland Branch Organiser and long-standing activist Dave Gardner uncovered a planning application seeking a change of use for Lochbank Manor, a former residential care facility in his hometown of Forfar. Recognising immediately what this could lead to, housing hundreds of illegal immigrants, Dave raised the alarm locally. Support came quickly
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On a chilly Sunday morning, Scottish activists from far and wide joined the North East branch to help the native woodlands of Forfar. Branch Organiser Dave Gardner ordered the trees from the Woodland Trust and called on the help of his friends within the Party to plant them. The trees, including Oak, Rowan, Crab Apple,
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Dave Gardner lays a wreath in Forfar on Armistice Day. With so much attention on World War II, it is important to remember the great sacrifices made during the First World War. This ceremony serves as a reminder of the bravery, loss, and enduring impact by those who fought for peace and freedom.
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The North East Scotland branch has had a busy few weeks. Members have been out tackling the Himalayan balsam problem in Forfar again. The weed is an invasive, non-native plant also known by the common names of ‘policeman’s helmet’ and ‘touch-me-not’. Himalayan balsam has been listed as a Species of Special Concern since 2017 and is listed on Schedule
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