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Passionate about trees and sustainable woodland management?

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) are running and online careers event. Discover how SRUC’s Forestry and Arboriculture programmes can help you build a rewarding career.

When

25 February 2026, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Where

The event is delivered online.

Cost

The event is free.

What can you expect?

Learn how SRUC courses combine academic study with practical skills, covering topics like:

• silviculture
• tree identification and health
• woodland ecology
• tree biology
• arboriculture techniques

Hear from expert lecturers with real-world experience and explore fieldwork and hands-on training opportunities across Scotland’s diverse landscapes.

Find out how SRUC’s strong industry links with forestry organisations, land managers, and professional bodies can lead to:

• placements
• networking
• future employment

This is your chance to ask questions, meet staff, and get a real sense of what it’s like to study Forestry and Arboriculture at SRUC.

Take the first step toward shaping the future of our forests and join us next February.

Book your place now

Join us for an informative and engaging evening discussing how to manage your trees to create a quality product. 

When?

Tuesday 10th February, 7- 8 pm.

Where?

The event is online. A link to join the session will be available when you book your place.

Cost

The event is free.

What can I expect?

We’ll hear from:

• Phil Knott, Wildlife Croft, Skye
• Ellinor Dobie, Abbey Timber, Abbey St Bathans

Find out more about Phil's work at Wildlife Croft

Phil and Elinor will discuss ongoing tree management, including:

• weed control
• pruning
• coppicing
• thinning and chipping

We’ll also have an introduction to the Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers (ASHS) and touch on felling permissions and the harvesting and processing grant.

Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers (ASHS)

Harvesting and processing grant 

We’ll have staff from Scottish Forestry and the Woodland Trust joining us. 

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Come along and hear how to write your own small woodland creation application.

When?

Tuesday 17th February, 7- 8 pm.

Where?

The event is online. A link to join the session will be available when you book your place.

Cost

The event is free.

What can I expect?

Andrew Adamson of the award-winning Netherurd Home Farm will discuss the steps he took to help fund his new woodland with support from his local woodland officer. 

Find out more about Andrew and his work at Netherurd Home Farm

We’ll discuss the easy wins and the tricky tasks, from producing maps to drafting an operational plan and issues log. 

We’ll also have staff from Scottish Forestry and the Woodland Trust joining us.

Select and book your place (TicketTailor website)