The Core Forest web site was the the final stage of the Core Forest Project, an EU funded project set up to nurture and network, with the message that healthy native forests are good for both people and wildlife. This involved 12 different forest sites across Scotland, and had input from many organisations including Scottish Natural Heritage, Forest Enterprise, Forestry Commission Scotland, Central Scotland Countryside Trust, Scottish Water, Forest Research and South Lanarkshire Council. The ultimate aim was to help the survival of native tree species and precious woodlands.
Plexus was originally asked to quote for and develop a multimedia CD-Rom as a project roundup and report. However, as we became more familiar with the project complexities, and the material that was to be included, we advised that a web site would be a better vehicle for disseminating this information. Amongst the many advantages of using a web site instead of a CD was that the project administrator would be able to continue updating and amending the material even after the project was complete.
Much of the interface and user experience is based on the large collection of superb photographs which had been created for the project, and this enabled us to provide attractive downloads for site users, including screensavers and desktop images.
Visit Website:: http://www.coreforestsites.co.uk
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5 April 2006 – Core Forest Sites – A Network of Special Woodlands
The Core Forest Sites project aims at playing a big part in future expansion of native woodlands in Scotland. Plexusmedia were commissioned to produce a high quality site for them. Featuring a variety of video clips and VR panoramas on every page it has an unique feel. The site is fully editable and has a news section to allow users to be kept up to date with the poject’s progress. There is also a selection of refreshing and beautiful desktop pictures available for download.Hands-on action to help native trees is central to the project. This includes work to reduce threats from overgrazing and the spread of exotic trees, shrubs and bracken. Plans agreed with woodland owners will sustain the work in the long term, beyond the initial project in 2002-2005 and grants have assisted immediate action.
