Lowland Crofting and Farm Diversification

You are invited to attend a workshop hosted by SAC Consulting discussing opportunities for farm diversification in West Lothian and the Lowland Crofting policy.

The workshop will outline opportunities for planning and diversification schemes for farmers and landowners in West Lothian, including ILMPs, Lowland Crofting and woodland planting schemes.

There will be opportunity for questions and informal discussions throughout the evening.

19.30
– Welcome and Introduction

19.40
– Farm diversification and planning opportunities in West Lothian
– Integrated Land Management Plans
– An overview of the Lowland Crofting Policy
– Lowland Crofting Policy: case studies
Chris McDonald and Anna Sellars, SAC Consulting

20.10
-On-farm woodland and forestry opportunities in West Lothian
Lyn White, Scottish Forestry

20.30
– Q&A and discussion of planning schemes and opportunities in West Lothian
Chris Alcorn, West Lothian Council
Chris McDonald and Anna Sellars, SAC Consulting

For further information please contact the SAC Edinburgh Office on 0131 603 7520 or email fbsedinburgh@sac.co.uk