Kirkton Wood near Aberfoyle, Stirling, is about 12 ha, half of which is semi-natural ancient oak, the other half was Sitka spruce, which is now cleared and regenerating naturally to wet woodland, marsh and bog. The coppice area is about … Read More
This year’s Reforesting Scotland Gathering will be held for the first time in Renfewshire, from the 25th to 27th of September, based at Lapwing Lodge near the historic mill town of Paisley. Every year the Gathering moves to a different … Read More
The spring 2026 issue of the Journal heads for the hills with a theme of Mountain Woodlands and an in-depth look at upland restoration in Scotland. Sarah Watts discusses why the present state of mountain woodlands is not the key … Read More
The Autumn 2025 issue’s theme is Succession, the passing on of leadership in ecological restoration projects to the next generation. With articles from writers all under 40 years of age it’s an insightful and inspiring read. Learn about the Laikenbuie … Read More
Forests are not only made of trees! RS member Liz Murdoch reports from a day with the Edinburgh Agroecology Co-operative, learning about, working with and celebrating some more ‘lowly’ members of the forest community. It’s 18th May 2025 and a … Read More
The Scottish Crofting Federation and Landworkers’ Alliance are joining forces to explore how expanding crofting beyond the Highlands and Islands—and creating new crofts across Scotland—can open up opportunities for new entrants into land work and become a powerful pathway to … Read More
The Spring 2025 issue of the Journal takes a tour of resilient systems, from the use of natural regeneration and diverse species in forestry to a more locally adapted agriculture. Theme articles are Continuous cover forestry by Charlie Taylor, Resilient … Read More
Would you like to produce the Reforesting Scotland Journal? This 44-page, full colour publication comes out each Spring and Autumn, covering a range of themes and reports on the social and ecological regeneration of Scotland. The Editorial Group, comprising members … Read More
SCOTLAND: the Big Picture and Trees for Life are offering an Aspen Propagation training day at Dundreggan tree nursery on Wednesday 12th March at a subsidised rate of £25 per person, for more information and booking email Kirsten@scotlandbigpicture.com
Every year, the Reforesting Scotland Gathering takes us to a different part of Scotland to look at inspiring local projects and discuss current issues in woodland management, nature restoration, forest culture and more. For 2025 we’ll be heading for the … Read More