Former open-cast mining site in East Ayrshire to become a 500-hectare forest
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Former open-cast mining site in East Ayrshire to become a 500-hectare forest

1 hour ago · Originally published 11 Nov 2026 9/10 Original headline: Mining site to become 'forest of the future' as planting begins
Work has begun to transform a former open-cast mining site near New Cumnock into a 500-hectare woodland known as Brockloch Forest. The project aims to restore the landscape while boosting local biodiversity and providing a sustainable source of timber for the future.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK East Ayrshire
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