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…
Reforesting Scotland’s campaign for A Thousand Huts 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 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 will also hope to have a some events in future, although these may have to be online to start with. We have a Facebook group where 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…
Early in its life, Reforesting Scotland drew inspiration from a study tour to southern Norway, a land with a similar landscape and climate to Scotland but a different land use history. The people on the tour were given a glimpse of an alternative vision for Scotland, and also found their Read more…
Reforesting Scotland is keen to promote Forest Gardening in Scotland, currently underdeveloped but rapidly gathering enthusiasm from many people as a perfect way to create edible woodlands and gardens in our climate. Forest Gardening Display The Forest Gardening display was created by Alan Carter, a Reforesting Scotland director and author Read more…
We offer students a small bursary to encourage dissertations to be undertaken on the theme of ecological restoration. The grant, of around £200, is to help with costs such as transport, materials and living costs involved in undertaking a project that is in accordance with the vision of Reforesting Scotland. Read more…
The Scottish Working Woods label is a guarantee that a woodland product contains at least 90% Scottish grown raw material and that the raw material has been harvested sustainably or is from a sustainable source. The project is supported by Reforesting Scotland and by individual members. The label can be Read more…
Woodfuel Scotland Wood Fuel Scotland is a Reforesting Scotland initiative to promote the sustainable harvesting and use of woodfuel in Scotland. The website lists firewood suppliers as well as stove suppliers and installers. There is also the publication The Logburners’ Handbook. View the websites: woodfuelscotland.wordpress.com Willow Scotland The sister site Read more…