Farmers losing out to forestry investors, say land agents
Land agents Strutt & Parker have confirmed it is now “almost impossible” for farmers to compete with investors for hill land which has commercial forestry potential.
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Call for views on forestry sector plans
Forestry professionals are being asked to respond to a consultation on the future of the sector in Scotland.
‘Election campaign becomes bidding war on tree planting’
The election campaign has turned into a bidding war between the parties on spending, carbon zero targets and, perhaps most surprisingly, tree planting.
Scotland at forestry forefront
Scotland is leading the way in both the quantity of new trees being planted and the sale of forest land, according to the latest UK Forest Market Report.
Green Party launches radical plan to replace grouse moors with forestry
A radical proposal to replace grouse moors with woodlands was launched yesterday by Green politicians, who claim reforesting Scotland would create thousands of jobs.
International forestry conference comes to Aberdeen
An international forestry conference comes to Aberdeen tomorrow, aiming to increase awareness and drive sustainable forestry up the national agenda.
Bumper year for tree seed to help Scotland battle climate change
A “glut” of tree seeds harvested this year could help Scotland meet climate change targets for years to come, forestry bosses have said.
Forestry now growth industry for farmers
The days of private forestry companies having to knock on farmhouse doors and plead for land on which to plant are over, according to national woodland managers Fountains Forestry.
Young crofters win at forestry awards
Two Grantown crofters have won a prestigious new forestry award.
Call for urgent action on tree planting
UK politicians have been challenged to move away from merely issuing “soundbites” on the role of forestry development in combating climate change and to start delivering meaningful action.
Forestry school embarks on MA training scheme
A group of eight forestry apprentices is embarking on a new two-year training programme at the Scottish School of Forestry.
Views sought as forestry gets set for changes
Views are being sought on a new forestry strategy for Scotland.
Too many investors missing out on healthy returns from forestry, says Galbraith
Scottish rural management and property consultancy Galbraith says too many investors are missing out on healthy returns from forestry.
Forest extending to over 3,000 acres on market
An extensive commercial forestry plantation at the head of Loch Fyne has been launched to the market with a price tag of offers over £8million.
Highland researchers offer a boost for forestry firms
Researchers at Inverness College UHI are working with partners in Finland, Sweden and Ireland to help forestry service companies improve workforce skills and expand their business opportunities.
Highland timber plant’s £95 million expansion protects thousands of forestry jobs nationwide
Thousands of jobs in the £1 billion-a-year forestry industry have been secured for at least 25 years following a £95 million expansion of the Norbord mill on the outskirts of Inverness.
Single agency plan for forestry hits opposition
The Scottish Government’s plans to create a single agency for forestry have met with a new strand of opposition, this time from the Forestry Commission Trade Unions (FCTU).
Landmark Forestry Bill gets Holyrood backing
Opposition MSPs have united to block plans to bring forestry under the direct control of the Scottish Government.
Hunt begins to find best farm woodlands in Scotland
The hunt is on to find the best farm woodland scheme in Scotland.
Exotic species pose fungi threat to native Scots pine
Native Scottish pine species are at increased risk from disease when planted next to exotic pine tree species, claims new research.
Anne Gray: Forestry offers opportunities for farmers and crofters
With many concerned about falling incomes in traditional agriculture and uncertainty over future subsidies, many farmers and landowners are increasingly looking for ways to maximise the productivity of their land and diversify incomes.
Moray couple fear forestry traffic is destroying access to their home
A Moray couple claim they are being "held hostage" by forestry companies as the dirt track that leads to their home crumbles away due to constant HGV use.
IN FULL: The Moray roads to be upgraded following cash boost
Improvements worth a combined £550,000 will be carried out on more than a dozen Moray roads to ensure they are suitable for use in the timber trade.
Plans unveiled for new Scottish forestry bill
Holyrood is to consider its first piece of forestry legislation - with the Scottish Government pledging the new bill will help expand the £1billion sector
Angus McCall – farmland must not be damaged in drive to meet forestry targets
History has a habit of repeating itself and the debate of sheep versus trees is no exception.
Bridging the gap on thorny subject of sheep and trees
The dark days when farmers and foresters eyed one another with suspicion and kept their distance look set to fade into folk memory as the agricultural industry slowly wakens up to the advantages of planting trees.
Scottish forestry portfolio comes to market for £11m
A collection of prime forestry valued at more than £11million has come on the market.
New rules prompt concern over animal welfare in Highlands
Forestry workers have raised animal welfare concerns in the wake of a shake-up of allowances they get for keeping dogs.
Land managers – this is a conference you won’t want to miss
Land managers of the future in the Highlands and Islands will gather in Carrbridge this week for a major conference.
Highland student scoops top forestry award
A Nairnshire student in forestry management has received a prestigious award in recognition of his academic achievement.
Scottish Government pledges to streamline tree planting process
Scottish Government has pledged to streamline the tree planting process as it strives to increase its planting target to 37,000 acres of new woodland per year by 2025.
Call for action to encourage more forestry on Scottish farms
Joined-up policies and evenly staged financial support are needed to create more commercial forestry and shelter woodlands on Scottish farms, according to one of the authors of a new industry report.