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Peebles event to showcase benefits of integrating trees on livestock farms

Farmers and land managers are invited to a free event exploring how trees can help to create more resilient, efficient and productive livestock farming businesses.
Cows under trees at Neidpath farms
Cows at Neidpath farms

'Walking and Talking Trees with Matt Griffin, Neidpath Farms, Peebles' will take place from 1pm to 4pm on Wednesday 14 October at Edston Farm, part of the 858-hectare Neidpath Farms near Peebles.

Organised by the Integrating Trees Network, the event will provide an opportunity to hear how trees are being integrated across a livestock farm to support animal welfare, biodiversity and long-term business resilience.

Farm manager Matt Griffin will lead a farm walk showcasing a range of projects designed to deliver practical and environmental benefits. These include:

  • shelterbelts
  • willow whip hedges
  • riparian planting
  • woodland grazing
  • an innovative living lambing shed
“We're looking forward to sharing what we've learned, discussing both the successes and challenges, and showing how these approaches can work alongside a commercial livestock enterprise.”

- Matt Griffin, Neidpath Farms, Peebles

Participants will hear about the:

  • objectives behind these projects
  • challenges encountered during implementation
  • benefits being seen on the ground

The event will also provide an opportunity for discussion and knowledge sharing among farmers and land managers interested in integrating trees into their own businesses.

Speaking about the event, Matt said: “Trees are integrated throughout our farming system and provide a wide range of benefits, from shelter and browse for livestock to improved biodiversity and water management. We're looking forward to sharing what we've learned, discussing both the successes and challenges, and showing how these approaches can work alongside a commercial livestock enterprise.”

Representatives from Scottish Forestry will be on hand to answer questions about woodland creation funding and grants, and to provide practical advice on getting started.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

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This event is free to attend, but booking is essential.

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