Ten wood ant nests moved to protect colonies in Glenmore

Forestry and Land Scotland used an excavator to lift whole nests before planned forestry work in the Cairngorms.

Daily Alba · 2 October 2026 · 2 min read

Illustrative image of a wood ant nest mound in a pine forest. Illustrative image, not a photograph of the reported event.

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has relocated 10 wood ant nests in Glenmore Forest Park ahead of planned forestry and civil engineering work.

How it was done

Working with the Cairngorms National Park Authority and local volunteers, FLS used an excavator to lift entire nests, from new colonies to long-established ones, and move them to suitable nearby habitat to keep colonies intact.

Why it matters

Environment Forester Finbarr Rose said wood ants play an important role in native woodland and are a notable species in the Cairngorms.

Source & attribution: This original report is based on Forestry and Land Scotland, published 30 September 2026. This is not independent on-the-ground reporting.

Ten wood ant nests moved to protect colonies in Glenmore

How it was done

Why it matters

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