Land

Better Wellbeing, Better Business – Lothian

 

Hear from others within the industry about the positive business impacts they’ve seen after taking steps to improve their own welfare. Afterwards there will be discussion of a number of practical ways you can start making a change, as well as an introduction to different tools that are available to help you live well while farming and crofting.

Walking and Talking: Exploring the Benefits of Trees for Big and Wee Beasts with Andy & Debbie Duffus

Join Scottish Forestry and Andy and Debbie Duffus as they introduce us to Mains of Auchriachan, their 1540 hectare tenanted hill farm in Tomintoul.

The Scottish Government has published Guidance on 'Community Rights to Buy' - the legal powers for communities across Scotland to acquire land.

Community Rights to Buy are a collection of legal powers, one of several community ownership mechanisms available to communities across Scotland.

The guide serves two functions:

Peatland experts from across the UK have seen first-hand how a new approach by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is benefiting commercial forestry and conservation efforts.

Soil Farmer of the Year Revisited: Alex Brewster

Rotmell Farming is based in Perthshire, running an upland beef and sheep system over approximmately 1000 hectares.

Tree Medicine - Balmacaan Guided Walk

Join Woodland Trust for Scotland for a guided walk around Balmacaan Wood to explore the medicinal powers of trees such as Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir.

On your way, you will also meet the European "Goddess Tree", before emerging through ancient Oakwoods. With amazing views, giant trees, outstanding wildlife, and ancient ruins. What might you discover on your wander?

CPG Rural Policy: Community Benefit , Tax, Land Value Capture

Join SRUC in person or online for the next Cross Party Group in Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy, where they will focus on innovations in Community Benefit, Tax, and Land Value Capture across rewewable energy, natural capital and other globalised rural industries.

Speakers to be confirmed, but tentatively include:

Agri - Innovation & Insights Event

Join the James Hutton Institute at a Agri - Innovation & Insights Event for a day filled with exciting discussions, innovative ideas, and insightful presentations.

Scottish Apple Producers Annual Meeting

Scottish Apple producers host annual meetings with their members, to share updates of the group, future plans, network and more.

The is not open to the public but all members and interested people (apple and orchards enthusiast) looking to take part are welcomed.

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A dedicated online hub has been set up to share news, information and a space for conversation, as residents and communities in Galloway and beyond debate the Scottish Government’s proposed national park status for the area.

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