Projects

The Jude Dunn Land Fund is a bequest set up to support women living and working in Scotland who are involved in sustainable agriculture/land-based activities and soil remediation work. Two awards of £20,000 are offered, one for applicants with existing land resources who would like to expand their current project, Read more…

Scotland’s rainforest is one of our most precious habitats. It is as important as tropical rainforest, but even rarer. Yet few people in Scotland know it exists and fewer still know how globally significant it is. Sometimes known as Atlantic woodland or Celtic rainforest, Scotland’s rainforest is made up of Read more…

This project aims to make the most of the many eyes and feet out in the Scottish hills to help us locate trees from a forgotten habitat that we want to restore in our beautiful hills. The mountain birch was once widespread across our hills, as it is now in Read more…

For people dealing with serious, chronic or terminal illnesses, contact with nature has many benefits, promoting healing and reducing pain and stress. Caring for people in such situations is also stressful, and many carers need a relaxing break every now and again. The Hut of Wellbeing project aims to build Read more…

We have now launched an informal group for coppicing in Scotland, affiliated to the UK-wide National Coppice Federation, bringing their support and guidance. We have a Facebook group where we will discuss these things, so please join this if you use Facebook. We also have a newsletter that you can Read more…

Reforesting Scotland’s Thousand Huts Project believes that a culture of recreational hut use could benefit people in Scotland greatly. Hut life brings people closer to nature. It cultivates practical skills in low carbon living, as well as fostering a spirit of community and co-operation. The physical and mental health benefits Read more…

We are offering grants towards small tree planting schemes in Scotland for members. The scheme was launched in 2019 and aims to fill the gap for tree planters who do not meet the minimum size requirements for Woodland Trust or Scottish Forestry grants. Note that community groups and schools can Read more…

Forest gardening is a method of growing food that replicates the structure and resilience of a wild forest. There is growing interest in how to apply the technique in a Scottish climate. RS director Alan Carter maintains the website A Food Forest In Your Garden and has written a book Read more…