The Mountain Birch Project
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. We are asking walkers … Read More
Hut of Wellbeing
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 … Read More
Scottish Coppice Network
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 … Read More
A Thousand Huts
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 … Read More
Small Tree Planting Grant
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 … Read More
Forest Gardening
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 … Read More
Student Dissertation Bursary
We offer students a small bursary to encourage dissertations to be undertaken on the theme of ecological restoration. The grant, of up to £500, is to help with costs such as transport, materials and living costs involved in undertaking a … Read More