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Peterhead farmer hosts event on growing trees

Peterhead farmer Bruce Mackie opens up his Rora Dairy farm to showcase how he has planted trees for his business and the environment.
News   |   27 Feb 2026

Experts to promote farm woodlands - Biggar and West Linton event

The Integrating Trees Network is hosting an exciting event on 6th August in Biggar and West Linton to show how trees can provide benefits for farm businesses.
News   |   27 Feb 2026

Why trees mean good business for farmers

There are plenty of reasons to consider trees for your farm or croft. Find out how you can reap the benefits of growing trees and boost your business.

Story   |   02 Mar 2026

Phytophthora pluvialis – restrictions lifted across Scotland

We've confirmed that Phytophthora pluvialis will no longer be treated as a quarantine pest for regulatory purposes, removing the need for statutory action to be taken at infected sites.
News   |   04 Mar 2026

Plug in to stand out - EV vehicles could be the answer

We are now into the third year of the Net Zero Timhaul pilot project which is testing how electric timber lorries stand up in forestry operations. Already the trucks have transported around a quarter of a million tonnes of timber. Our Forestry Transport & Innovation Advisor, William Clark, writes on the first two years. 

Story   |   19 Mar 2026

Where nature leads, innovation follows

Scotland’s forests are doing far more than shaping our landscapes - they’re shaping our future. For International Day of Forests, William Clark, our Forestry Transport and Innovation Advisor, explores how timber is transforming sectors from construction to clean energy to space exploration. 

Story   |   19 Mar 2026

World first for Woodland Carbon Code

The Woodland Carbon Code has become the first government‑run carbon standard in the world to enter full assessment by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market.
News   |   23 Mar 2026

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