Publications

The aims of the project were to build on our 2021 ‘Agroforestry in Action’ (AIA) programme’s success, leveraging the knowledge acquired to continue building interest, increasing knowledge, and providing farmers,…

Agricultural land use is primarily a net emitter of  greenhouse gases whilst woodland has the potential to reduce emissions by acting as a carbon sink.  This Information Note accompanies the…

In the aftermath of Storm Arwen, many farmers and landowners across Scotland will be facing the daunting prospect of clearing significant volumes of windblown trees. In this webinar, we hear…

Woodland creation and management is only one of the many avenues Scotland is taking to tackle the climate emergency and woodland has a proven link to increasing carbon capture on…

Use the link above to download the latest Farm Woodland News.  Articles this edition include: Offcuts – Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards Offcuts – Norway Spruce The Challenges of Forestry Tree…

Overnight on the 26th of November 2021, Storm Arwen struck the UK with exceptionally strong winds triggering a rare Met Office Red Warning for wind. This was one of the…

Farm Woodlands Information Note: Quick Guide to Short Rotation Forestry Species In short rotation forestry an area is planted with the plan to coppice or harvest the timber crop when…

The project ‘Agroforestry in Action’ commenced on 1 December 2020 and completed on 31 March 2021. It was delivered jointly by Soil Association Scotland and Woodland Trust Scotland with 25%…

Carbon sales from woodland are rapidly becoming a valuable source of income for farmers. Given that sales can be combined with existing FGS grant support, carbon sales are now being…

Can trees really help combat climate change, and how? If you’ve ever wondered “what’s the evidence that tree planting targets will work?” watch the recording of our FAS webinar looking…