Independent forum helping to shape policy for sustainable forestry in Scotland. Promoting diverse forests, wider forest ownership, local solutions & resilience.
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20 Jan 2025
FPG will no longer be posting on X. Our account will remain open for historical posts. All new posting will be undertaken on Bluesky (forestpolicygroup.bsky.socia…)or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/forest-…).
We'll see you there!
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Check this out folks ⬇️
28 Nov 2024
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.
📢soilassociation.org/our-work…
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4 Dec 2024
Woodland Restoration Knowledge Needs Survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk… 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!
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15 Nov 2024
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: dashboard.mailerlite.com/for…
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7 Oct 2024
This looks extremely interesting ⬇️
3 Oct 2024
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➡️tickettailor.com/events/inte…
ALT Andrew Whiteford, Integrating Trees Network host farmer.
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7 Oct 2024
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. donate.stripe.com/bIY6oT0Itg…
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6 Sep 2024
Lots to learn here form Andy and Debbie in Tomintoul. Worth a look 👀
4 Sep 2024
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: tickettailor.com/events/inte…
ALT Black and brown highland cows in field with trees
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6 Sep 2024
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: forestpolicygroup.org/ways-t…
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6 Sep 2024
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: forestpolicygroup.org/fpgs-i…
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19 Aug 2024
A date for your diaries folks ⬇️
13 Aug 2024
🌳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: tickettailor.com/events/inte…
ALT Int Trees Network - Blair Atholl Tuesday 10th Sept 10:30-3pm
ALT Farmer Andrew Barbour and family on Mains of Fincastle Farm
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19 Aug 2024
Sharing on behalf of Angus Climate Hub:
**Job opportunity**
WOODLAND ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY at DRONLEY COMMUNITY WOOD
see info in this link: angusclimatehub.co.uk/curren…
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5 Aug 2024
Another great opportunity from @scotforestry - see below
2 Aug 2024
📢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 ➡️: bit.ly/YourFarmsFuture
ALT Advert for Integrating Trees Network event: 'Your farm's future: Why and how trees can benefit your business'.
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What's your thoughts?
31 Jul 2024
“The industry should consider using a more diverse range of tree species than we currently see being planted”
– Willie McGhee, @forest_policy
bit.ly/3SpOGOz
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10 Jul 2024
This looks interesting ⬇️
26 Jun 2024
📢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 ➡️ tickettailor.com/events/inte…
ALT Integrating Trees Network: Walking & Talking Trees with Johnnie Balfour, Balbirnie Home Farms, Fife. Wed 31st July 1-4pm
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10 Jul 2024
We are delighted to announce that our Better Forestry Conference report is now available for download: forestpolicygroup.org/better…
@SoilAssociation @treesforlifeuk @ReforestingScot @WoodlandTrust @BordersForest @WoodlandCrofts @RandomForestInk @andywightman @leemingpaterson
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5 Jul 2024
Following on from @Nick_Kempe 's recent post, @andywightman has some very pertinent points to add to the discussion.
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5 Jul 2024
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?
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4 Jul 2024
Our members, @SoilAssociation are going to be at Go Falkland on Wendesday 17 and Thursday 18 July. falklandestate.co.uk/go-falk…
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27 Jun 2024
🧵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.
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27 Jun 2024
🧵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: glenkens.scot/land-use
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