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21.09.23
Did you know that Scotland is home to around 75% of all the red squirrels in the UK? They are an iconic species in Scotland’s forests and woodlands but unfortunately also …
19.09.23
Farmers who are keen to learn more about the benefits of agroforestry for their business are being invited to a free event in Fife. Roger Howison, who owns Parkhill Farm in …
18.08.23
It was only a couple of months ago when the annual woodland creation statistics were published. There had been a huge amount of effort by so many people and organisations …
15.08.23
Crofters and farmers are being invited to an event on Skye which is aimed at showcasing the benefits of growing trees. Phil Knott, who runs Wildlife Croft at Drumfearn on Skye …
13.07.23
A new survey published today demonstrates high support for forestry with 80% agreeing that a lot more trees should be planted to tackle climate change. Four fifths (81%) of those who …
12.07.23
Scottish Forestry has taken action to boost nature recovery and biodiversity through new riparian tree planting measures. A new riparian target area has been produced for new planting and the areas …
11.07.23
Farmers in Aberdeenshire and in the Highlands are being invited to two events aimed at encouraging the integration of trees into farming businesses. Both events are free and are being run …
26.06.23
Scottish Forestry has published “refreshed” guidance to help communities get more engaged with new forestry schemes that are proposed in their areas. The purpose of the guidance is to provide greater …
22.06.23
Scottish Forestry is to introduce four new measures to its Forestry Grant Scheme aimed at boosting agroforestry planting in Scotland. The action is a direct result of joint working with agricultural …
15.06.23
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon will chair a Scottish Forestry Summit with industry leaders and land management bodies to get planting levels back on track. The move comes on the back …
New woodland stats – a more in-depth look Every June the new woodland planting statistics get published by Forestry Research. The spotlight always closes in on the new woodland planting section …
13.06.23
Scottish Forestry is to invest up to £1 million in a comprehensive skills training programme for its front line staff in a drive to ramp up tree planting levels in …
02.06.23
Sixteen new projects which help improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure, decarbonise the forestry sector and take pressure off rural roads used by communities, were given a funding boost today. The projects …
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