Farm Woodland
Agroforestry – could it work for you?
Hedges, hedgerow trees, shelterbelts, woodland pasture/grazing and wooded riparian buffers are commonplace in the Scottish landscape, however, there are real opportunities for further integration of trees and farming. Agroforestry integrates…
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Video: The Timber Crop Cycle
This video provides a taster of the first day of the Sapling to Sawmill event held at Capenoch Estate in January 2019. We looked at the benefits and practicalities of growing and managing woodlands as part…
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Chainsaw work and safety in forestry operations (FWN32)
As a farmer or landowner, you’re often expected to be a ‘jack of all trades’ and undertake a vast array of jobs: engineer, vet, inventor, bookkeeper and administrator to name…
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The Ground Preparation Contractor – Preparing for woodland planting (FWN32)
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. This old advice could be applied to any project but it’s particularly true for woodland planting. Creating a favourable growing environment for young trees…
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The Fencing Contractor – fencing woodlands (FWN32)
Fencing can be one of the most costly parts of creating a new woodland but getting it right is worth the investment to ensure the young trees get the best…
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Using woodlands to reduce ammonia emissions from animal housing
A new tool has been launched to help farmers plant trees to reduce ammonia emissions from animal housing. Trees can capture ammonia in the canopy and help disperse plumes of…
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Changes to tree felling regulations
Read our publication on the changes to tree felling regulations here
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Farm Woodlands: Ground Preparation Practice Guide
Farm Woodlands: Ground Preparation Practice Guide Ground preparation is simply the forestry term for cultivation. Just as you would cultivate the soil for sowing crops to give them the best…
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Farm Woodland News – Spring 2019
Farm Woodland News – Spring 2019 (FWN32) Use the link above to download the entire edition of Farm Woodland News where you can read our feature articles on: The Fencing…
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Video: Woodlands for Water
Enhanced rates of grant funding are available for woodland creation in priority water catchment areas. Hear from two Ayrshire farmers how the Forestry Grant Scheme helped them get more from…
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