- Galloway Forest Park - http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/ScotlandDumfriesandGallowayGallowayForestPark
Britain's largest forest park at three hundred square miles, includes moorland, lochs, from seashore to mountain tops, habitat for a variety of plants and animals. Maintained by the Forestry Commission.
- Galloway Kite Trail - http://www.gallowaykitetrail.com/
Route for viewing red kites, where it is possible to see this re-established bird of prey flying, feeding, nesting, and breeding. Includes details and sound recording.
- Carrifran Wildwood - http://www.carrifran.org.uk/
Ecological reconstruction of prehistoric Scottish woodland in the valley north of Moffat. Details of projects.
- Penfield Project - http://www.penfield-project.com/
Aiming to provide access to the countryside for people of all abilities. Sites at Whitefield Loch and Penninghame Pond, with contacts in Glenluce.
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