Forestry and woodlands
Alba trees is the UK’s largest cell grown nursery producing 30 million trees per year across three sites in the beautiful East Lothian countryside. As an industry leader they recognise the importance of cultivating the next generation of foresters to ensure our forests and woodlands are cared for in the future and ultimately safeguarding our planet against climate change.
- Read more about Alba Trees to sponsor Early Years prize at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards
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Legislation to support Scotland’s rural economy and communities has passed Stage 1 in Parliament.
- Read more about Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill has passed Stage 1 in Parliament.
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Further details about the actions farmers and crofters will have to take to receive agricultural support payments from 2025 have been unveiled. The new criteria for support will help farmers and crofters meet more of our food needs sustainably, and farm and croft while working to protect nature.
- Read more about Agricultural support is changing
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This week saw the publication by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee (RAIC) of the Stage 1 Report on The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill.
- Read more about Stage 1 Report on The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill published
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Scotland’s wildlife will benefit from increased protection thanks to a new law passed by the Scottish Parliament.
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill includes a range of measures that will help tackle raptor persecution, and ensure that the management of species on grouse moors is done so sustainably and with animal welfare as a priority.
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Views are being sought on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels.
Bioenergy is already a key component of Scotland’s energy system and is produced by using organic material from trees, plants and food waste as a greener source to replace fossil fuels.
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NatureScot has launched a new online service as part of work to modernise deer and wildlife management systems in Scotland.
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The achievements of Scotland’s top land-based and aquaculture trainees were celebrated last night (Thursday 7th March) at Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills) at the Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire.
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