‘Walking and Talking Trees: Objectives, options and opportunities for your farm’ will take place from 10am to 3pm on Thursday 17 September at the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority Headquarters, Balloch.
Organised by the Integrating Trees Network, the event will include a visit to Portnellan Farm, an organic beef farm on the shore of Loch Lomond. Participants will hear from the Scott-Park family about the role trees and woodlands play in their business.
Through practical discussions and a farm walk, attendees will explore the many benefits trees can bring to farms. These include:
- shelter and shade for livestock
- improved biodiversity
- carbon storage
- timber and firewood production
Participants will also learn about Farm Woodland Assessments and hear how the process helped to shape future plans for the Scott-Park family’s business.
Experts from Scottish Forestry, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and Forth Climate Forest will be on hand throughout the day to explain the range of support available to farmers and land managers interested in integrating trees into their businesses. Topics will include woodland creation grants and funding opportunities, woodland grazing and practical advice on getting started.
