Forest Policy Group

Independent forum helping to shape policy for sustainable forestry in Scotland. Promoting diverse forests, wider forest ownership, local solutions & resilience.

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

FPG will no longer be posting on X. Our account will remain open for historical posts. All new posting will be undertaken on Bluesky (https://t.co/E56yh8OkPl)or LinkedIn (https://t.co/MZcewmRTQI).
We'll see you there!

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Check this out folks ⬇️

[Soil Association Scotland @SoilAssocScot]

What is Whole Farm Planning? Join us on 11 Dec for an interactive webinar exploring 👇

👩‍🌾What #WholeFarmPlans are
🪱 What the new requirements will mean for your farm
🌱How you can use a WFP approach to boost the resilience of your business.

📢https://t.co/TVFdcm5HVU

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Woodland Restoration Knowledge Needs Survey https://t.co/EFq3FYMPNG Please take some time to support this project which is aiming to better understand the knowledge needs of people working on woodland restoration in Scotland. Thank you!

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

FPG are delighted to announce the first edition of our quarterly newsletter is now available. If you'd like to receive a copy to your inbox, then sign up here: https://t.co/N1SjtuezVa

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

This looks extremely interesting ⬇️

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Sanquhar farmer Andrew Whiteford is inviting farmers & land managers to visit his farm to see how growing trees is adding value to his business.

This free Integrating Trees Network visit is on Tues 8th Oct 10-1pm.

Booking➡️https://t.co/5mbDogIhTG

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

FPG is a small, independent think-tank that has aspirations to make an impact to diversify and strengthen Scotland’s forestry sector. We require additional financial support to make those projects reality. Please do donate to our cause below. https://t.co/AX6XQ7zLZ5

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Lots to learn here form Andy and Debbie in Tomintoul. Worth a look 👀

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Free Integrating Trees Network visit! 🌳 Join Andy and Debbie Duffus on their beef and sheep farm in Tomintoul on 2 October.

They will talk about their recent venture into woodland creation and future plans for riparian planting.

Book your place: https://t.co/uPX4fyRAwU

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Feeling charitable, but you aren't quite sure which charity to support, then why not consider FPG?
We are a small, independent think-tank with a big desire to make a positive impact in Scottish forestry.
Interested? Please do donate here: https://t.co/sjbXxdsStY

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

FPG has achieved an incredible amount of work this year. If you wish to know a little bit more about what this small but mighty group does, then have a look here: https://t.co/SxhA6QOT8K

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

A date for your diaries folks ⬇️

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

🌳Integrating Trees Network event with a difference🌳

Firstly a talk & discussion in Blair Atholl's village hall with @DavyMcCracken and then a visit in the afternoon to the Barbour's Mains of Fincastle farm.

Booking: https://t.co/DL1flaLhZz

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Sharing on behalf of Angus Climate Hub:
**Job opportunity**
WOODLAND ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY at DRONLEY COMMUNITY WOOD
see info in this link: https://t.co/S4rRlWzuP4

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Another great opportunity from @scotforestry - see below

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

📢Free Integrating Trees Network event📢

Join the Barbour family of Mains of Fincastle farm and see how they've successfully planted trees as part of their farm business.

With so many benefits, #integratingtrees has been transformative!

Booking ➡️: https://t.co/6qfoErGsjr

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

What's your thoughts?

[The Ferret @FerretScot]

“The industry should consider using a more diverse range of tree species than we currently see being planted”

– Willie McGhee, @forest_policy
https://t.co/A9R8FHjC04

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

This looks interesting ⬇️

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

📢Free Integrating Trees Network Event📢

Join our host #farmer Johnnie Balfour in Fife to find out how he has used trees to boost his 1,650 ha farming business. He'll cover all the steps from start to finish.

Booking ➡️ https://t.co/KnbNp0IMur

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

We are delighted to announce that our Better Forestry Conference report is now available for download: https://t.co/hmG5cnVzlE
@SoilAssociation @treesforlifeuk @ReforestingScot @WoodlandTrust @BordersForest @WoodlandCrofts @RandomForestInk @andywightman @leemingpaterson

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Following on from @Nick_Kempe 's recent post, @andywightman has some very pertinent points to add to the discussion.

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

This decision raises very salient issues on wider concerns around land use & ownership.
How do we do #betterforestry when even leading forestry organisations cannot apparently maintain a long term stake in ownership and the demonstration of effective stewardship?

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

Our members, @SoilAssociation are going to be at Go Falkland on Wendesday 17 and Thursday 18 July. https://t.co/P8jB1kA2qS

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

🧵2/2 Both reports - The Feasibility Study into the creation of a Land Use Forum in the Glenkens & Participatory Monitoring of Land Use in the Glenkens - can be found here: https://t.co/Zz6M3exKc0

[Forest Policy Group @forest_policy]

🧵1/2 Two important reports on LAND USE IN THE GLENKENS have been published, funded by @NatureScot and @SoSEnterprise. Hear about it here ⬇️ Link to reports in next thread.