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We are a community owned woodland based in West Lothian<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Since 2022 \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Protecting local woodland for the enjoyment of all<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re a volunteer run charity maintaining and protecting Easter Breich Woodland on behalf of the local community. (Scottish Charity SCIO SC051201)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easter Breich Wood is a 19-hectare woodland near West Calder and Seafield, bordered by the River Almond and the Breich Water. The woodland is used by walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and is home to a diverse range of wildlife. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We strongly encourage sustainable travel. We’re within walking distance of West Calder (1.5 miles), Seafield (0.5 miles) and Polbeth (1.5 miles). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Find us on googlemaps<\/a> or follow the ShaleTrail<\/a> from West Calder<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Groups and events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Path maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We hold regular maintenance mornings to keep the paths clear<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking at nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We take part in national ‘citizen science’ like the Big Butterfly Count<\/a> and Big Garden Birdwatch<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guardians of our rivers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We monitor the health of the river as part of the Guardians of our rivers project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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…or just enjoy the woodland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Why not join in?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re interested in joining in with any of our events or groups, just e-mail us. We’ll also post upcoming events here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drop us a line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

please email us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

easterbreichwood@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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