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Explore the latest forestry related events, including meet-ups with farmers from the Integrating Trees Network (ITN).

Integrating Trees Network (ITN)

Join us for an informative and interactive evening exploring the benefits and realities of riparian planting.

When

11 November 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

Where

The event is online, via Microsoft Teams.

Cost

The event is free to attend.

What can you expect?

We'll hear from Integrating Trees Network hosts Dee Ward of Rottal Estate, Angus, and Bruce Mackie of Rora Dairy, Middleton of Rora, Peterhead, as they share their experiences of planning and establishing trees alongside watercourses. 

They'll discuss why riparian planting is important for their businesses, the decisions they made, and the practical challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. 

We'll explore how well-designed riparian planting can: 

  • help reduce peak water flows and diffuse pollution
  • provide shade for livestock and wildlife
  • help to prevent rising water temperatures
  • stabilise riverbanks and reduce erosion
  • enhance biodiversity and habitat connectivity
  • deliver a range of wider environmental and business benefits 

We'll also look at the support and funding opportunities available. 

Representatives from Scottish Forestry will be joining us to answer questions and provide guidance. 

This is a great opportunity to:

  • connect with other land managers
  • exchange ideas
  • gain practical insights from those already integrating trees into their farming businesses

Bring your questions and join us for what promises to be a practical and informative discussion. 

Reserve your free place today - a link to join the Teams session will be available after you book. 

Book tickets (Ticket Tailor website)

Scottish Forest and Wood-based Industries (SFWI)

The third Autumn SFWI 2026 Evening Event promises an engaging evening of networking and presentations.

When

4 November 2026, 4:00pm - 7:00pm.

Where

STEP Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen Road, Stirling, FK8 2DZ

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Cost

The event is free to attend.

What can you expect?

Doors will open at 16:00 with food and refreshments and an opportunity to network until 17:00. 

Presentations will commence at 17:00 sharp with an approximate finish time of 19:00. 

Speakers include: 

  • The Windblow Contingency Plan - William Clark
  • An update on the Production Forecast - Andy Leitch
  • Evidence based impacts of severe weather events on forestry pests in Scotland: a meta analysis - Molly Davidson, Forest Research

Book tickets (Eventbrite website)

The fourth Autumn SFWI 2026 Evening Event promises an engaging evening of networking and presentations.

When

12 November 2026, 4:00pm - 7:00pm.

Where

Heart of Hawick, 2 Kirkstile, Hawick, TD9 0AE

View the Heart of Hawick (Google Street View)

Cost

The event is free to attend.

What can you expect?

Doors will open at 16:00 with food and refreshments and an opportunity to network until 17:00. 

Presentations will commence at 17:00 sharp with an approximate finish time of 19:00. 

Speakers include: 

  • Alba Trees North – Margaret Allan
  • Other speakers to be confirmed...

Book tickets (Eventbrite website)

Royal Scottish Forestry Society (RSFS)

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are developing an oral contraceptive to manage the non-native grey squirrel in the UK, to:

  • support red squirrel conservation
  • help protect tree health

When

2 November 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

Where

The talk will take place online, from 7pm to 8pm via MS Teams.

You can use the following link to join the session. 

Join the meeting now 

You do not have to have MS Teams installed on your PC, phone or table to take part as you can join via a web browser.

Please remember to mute your microphone when you join.

Cost

The event is free to attend, and is open to members and no-members alike.

What can you expect?

Dr Sarah Beatham, Senior Ecologist, Animal and Plant Health Agency will present ongoing field research APHA are conducting - developing an effective contraceptive delivery system and investigating how reducing grey squirrel density could reduce tree damage levels.

RSFS is a signatory of the UK Squirrel Accord. a nationwide partnership dedicated to protecting red squirrels and UK woodlands while managing the impacts of invasive grey squirrels

By the end of the session, attendees will:

  1. understand the role of grey squirrels in tree damage and the wider impacts on UK woodland health and red squirrel conservation
  2. learn about the development of an oral contraceptive approach to grey squirrel fertility control, including the ongoing field research at APHA
  3. explore how reducing grey squirrel populations could help reduce tree damage and contribute to healthier, more resilient woodlands

Book tickets (RSFS website)

Call for new ITN host farmers and event topics for 2026

As we look to our summer events, we want to hear your thoughts.

If you’ve planted trees on your farm or croft and would like to highlight your work or host an event, please get in touch.

Likewise, if there are any topics you’d like to hear more about or have ideas for future events, let us know. 

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