Woodland
Tree Planting in Small Spaces for Carbon Capture on Farmland
Tree planting is seen as a great way to capture carbon as well as improving biodiversity but traditional tree planting methods are often not particularly easy to undertake on farmland, due to the large amounts of land needed. However, there is a new method of tree planting that only needs a limited amount of space,…
What can Scottish Farmers Learn from the Norwegian Approach to Integrating Forestry, Farming and Nature Restoration?
Despite being separated by the North Sea, Norway and Scotland share many characteristics that have shaped both their rural landscapes and farming systems. Large areas of each country are dominated by upland and hill farming, where livestock production often takes place on challenging terrain and relatively marginal agricultural land. In both nations, extensive areas of…
Natural Capital – Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands
Join us for a conversation with Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands, the not-for-profit initiative is taking a proactive approach to restoring and connecting native woodland across the region. We explore the importance of woodland connectivity, the realities of creating woodland on working farms, and how the Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands and their projects are helping landowners…
Rural Roundup – Farm Woodlands
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson are joined by SAC Consulting forestry consultant David Eadie to discuss farm woodlands, as well as bringing you the latest industry updates. Timestamps 00:35 How are things with George & Tiffany? 02:21 Upcoming events? 04:00 Important deadlines to be aware of…
Integrating Trees & the Benefits
Integrating Trees & The Benefits Trees can bring many benefits to farming and crofting businesses including shelter and shade for livestock which in turn improves productivity; reducing your carbon footprint; creating a habitat for wildlife and diversifying income streams. This webpage includes a useful summary on the benefits of integrating trees while also providing case…
Improvements in Broadleaved Trees – An Opportunity for Landowners
Broadleaf tree planting has increased dramatically since the 1980s, driven largely by environmental schemes and landscape objectives. But broadleaves can offer far more than amenity or conservation value alone. Thanks to advances in tree breeding, improved broadleaf trees now offer landowners the chance to grow better-quality timber, strengthen resilience to pests, disease, and climate change, and diversify farm…
FAS Woodland Tool Helps Skye Crofter Plant 45,000 Trees
This case study highlights how crofters can benefit from the free FAS woodland tool to explore woodland establishment and management options on their croft. The case study explores Mr MacAskills experience using the woodland tool. Click Here for the Woodland Tool About the Croft Located in Drynoch on the Isle of Skye, Alasdair’s 1200ha croft…
Muirburn Licence Scheme Changes
It has recently been confirmed that the implementation of the licence scheme will be delayed until Autumn 2026. It was previously expected that by 1st January 2026, it would be a requirement to have a licence to carry out muirburn with the online application process launching on the NatureScot website. The reason behind this change…
Farm Biodiversity Scotland App
NatureScot is developing and testing a simple and easy to use farm biodiversity audit and planning process, which could be completed by any farmer or crofter using a digital tool. This is based around a four-step process to Map, Measure, Manage and Monitor for biodiversity. The Farm Biodiversity Scotland mobile app and web platform (otherwise…
Croft Case Study – Woodland Advice
This case study highlights how crofters can make use of the free FAS woodland tool to identify opportunities and utilisation for woodland on their land. The case study explores the MacGillivray’s experience using the FAS woodland tool. Click Here for the Woodland Tool ”I don’t think any of us appreciated the special nature of the…