Last week pupils from Barcaldine Primary School were in Sutherland’s Grove setting up their Sgoil na Coilltean (School in the Woods). While they were surveying the woodland with Rory MacLean (Forestry Commission Scotland) for trees that could be felled, they were invited to assist with the Health and Safety operations for the felling of the Oban Christmas tree with Rory and Argyll and Bute Council.



Pupils equipped with hard hats and hi-vis vests, put out the safety signs and made sure the public, and themselves were at a safe distance from the felling.

They also warned anyone nearby by a very effective shout of ‘TIMBER!’