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The Untapped Potential of Aspen

Jul 7, 2021

Jim Knight, Landscape & Environment Advisor to Forest Direct, explores the potential aspen holds for Scottish Forestry.

Carbon Driving Woodland Creation

May 4, 2021

Alice Brawley, Woodland Creation and Carbon Developer at Forest Direct, reflects on the role of woodland creation for carbon capture in today’s climate.

Part Two: The Forestry Grant Scheme

Apr 19, 2021

David Kennedy highlights the key points all farmers should consider before embarking on a forestry grant application.

Part One: The Forestry Grant Scheme

Apr 6, 2021

David Kennedy explores The Forestry Grant scheme and the opportunities it may offer the farming community.

Plant The Future – Forestry & Timber News April 2021

Mar 25, 2021

CONFOR’s Stefanie Kaiser speaks to Jeremy Thompson and Alice Brawley for the April 2021 issue of Forestry & TImber News.

National Tree Week

Dec 6, 2020

To celebrate National Tree Week, Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair Estate in the Scottish Borders and her daughter Isabella Stuart-Grey have today joined Alice Brawley, Planning Manager at Forest...