Who Are We?
Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) evolved from Forest Environment Panel discussions in 1998. The management of a mosaic of habitats involving woodlands from "source to sea" was set on course by community meetings, a feasibility study and the appointment of a Project Manager and an Administrator.
CVCWT is a registered charity (No. SC028549) and also registered with Companies House (SC192062). CVCWT is a partnership between Dumfries and Galloway Council, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Freshfield Foundation, Galloway Estates, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Community Councils and private landowners.
The Cree Valley in the south-west of Scotland contains remnants of the former extensive ancient broadleaf woodlands. Once important in local industries, the woodland remnants are today recognised for their value in contributing to tourism, recreation and biodiversity.
Ecologist
Pete Robinson, BA (Hons) (2009-present)
peterrobinson.cwt@btconnect.com
Administration Manager
Mrs Linda Moorhouse (2000-present)
lindamoorhouse@creevalley.com
MAIN PROJECT PARTNERS
Cree Valley Community Council
Gordon Pullen
The Community Council represents the whole area and has been supportive
in the development of the project.
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D&G Council
Peter Norman Tel: 01387 261000
www.dumgal.gov.uk
A representative from Environment & Infrastructure has been
on the Steering Group since its inception. Peter Norman is the LBAP
Officer for Dumfries & Galloway. The Council has a remit to
implement the BAP and has produced an LBAP and formed steering groups
for different habitats. The Council has signed a management agreement
with CVCWT on Blairmount Park, which forms part of the Newton Stewart
Community Wood. Dr Joan Mitchell and Mrs Sandra McDowall (Councillors)
are members of the Steering Group. CVCWT is a member of the D&G
Rural Partnership.
Forestry Commission Scotland
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Scotland Conservancy
Jamie Smith Tel: 01387 272440
A Steering Group member. Provides Forest Partnership Programme support and SRDP funding support on private land of the project.

FC Scotland, Galloway Forest District
Tel: 01671 402420
FC Scotland, Galloway Forest District has a representative on the
Executive Committee and is also a member of the Steering Group.
FC Scotland, Galloway Forest District has entered into an agreement
with CVCWT that 1,176ha of land should be managed by CVCWT until 2025.
FC Scotland, Galloway Forest District provides staff and professional
advice on recreation, conservation and forest design to enable the
project to develop.

RSPB
Andrew Bielinski Tel: 01988 402130
www.rspb.org.uk
The RSPB has included 266ha of the Wood of Cree SSSI into the project
for management until 2024. A member of the Steering Group.
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The Freshfield Foundation
This charitable foundation assists in core funding and project development
costs.
Jonathan Hudson Tel: 01671 401075
www.snh.org.uk
A Steering Group member, a source of advice, data and grant aid.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency
John Gorman Tel: 01671 402618
www.sepa.org.uk
A Steering Group member, who is also a source of advice given
the riparian nature of the project.

Galloway Fisheries Trust
Jamie Ribbens Tel: 01671 403011
www.gallowayfisheriestrust.org
This organisation can provide the capacity for collaborative sub-projects
within the catchment area.
Forestry Advisor
Richard Kay Tel: 01671 402987
Galloway Estates has entered into a long-term management agreement (until 2025) with CVCWT for Garlies Wood and Doonhill Wood. Richard Kay is the forestry advisor for Galloway Estates.
Mr & Mrs Wallace Parker
Old Hall Farm, Newton Stewart.
Mr and Mrs Parker have entered into a long term management agreement (until 2025) with CVCWT for Duncree Wood, 1.87ha.


