Delighted to announce that the winner of The Dr Cyril Hart Memorial Award for 2026 is Sarah Watts et al for the article, “Why the present is not the key to past or future: moving beyond restricted relict habitat conditions to improve outcomes in mountain woodland restoration.” #ConforAwards2026

In the run-up to Christmas, The Scottish Forestry Trust was proud to support Dr Martina Egedušević of @exeter.ac.uk in attending the Future Leaders Summit 2025, in Sarajevo, where she hosted a workshop on flooding and nature-based solutions. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2026/ja...

The Scottish Forestry Trust is now closed for the Christmas break, and the office will re-open on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. The Trust wishes all our friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas.

The Scottish Forestry Trust recently supported Bangor University student, Sarah Wild in attending the International Association of Wildland Fire’s conference in Calgary, 20-23 October 2025, to present a poster of her Master's research. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/de...

From Bianca Ambrose-Oji of @forestresearchuk.bsky.social, “Building resilience requires collaboration across research, policy, and practical forestry operations to address challenges effectively.” #BritainsForestFuture

Our Executive Director Dr Stuart Glen is attending Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange in Durham over the next couple of days. #BritainsForestFuture. britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event#/

The Scottish Forestry Trust has moved. We’re all settled in to our new office at 22 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH.

This #TrusteesWeek, it's the turn of Arctic adventurer Tim Liddon FICFor. #MeetTheTrustees "I wanted to put something back into research as it is a critical part of our industry." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

Our amazing Trustees are the beating heart of The Scottish Forestry Trust, responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the Trust's routine governance. Over the course of the year, we have highlighted each one through our #MeetTheTrustees feature. #TrusteesWeek

Professor James Pendlebury, "One of the most enjoyable parts of this role [Trustee] has been attending our research symposium... ...Having the chance to discuss these projects with the scientists involved is hugely rewarding." #MeetTheTrustees www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

This summer, @forestrytrust.bsky.social were proud to support Kevin Donkers of @exeter.ac.uk in presenting his PhD research on probabilistic agroforestry modelling at the 19th North American Agroforestry Conference in Missouri. Find out more at www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/oc...

There is a rare opportunity to apply for a fully funded scholarship to study Tropical Forestry in Dresden, during the academic intake 2026-2028. Deadline for applications is later this month - 30 October 2025. #ForestryResearch

Our Executive Director, Stuart Glen is attending the Impact Investment Symposium 2025 in Edinburgh today. A thought-provoking keynote address from Tapani Pahkasalo of CapMan Natural Capital - “Global pathways to scaling impact investment: Nordic knowledge sharing with Scotland.”

A (belated) September #MeetTheTrustees interview with our Vice-Chair, Ralland Browne FICFor. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

A stunning location for this morning’s ‘Forestry and wood processing at the crossroads’ discussion. Stuart Goodall of Confor opened proceedings with “Modern forestry can deliver so much for rural Scotland, but if it’s not profitable, it won’t happen.” #ForestryCrossroads

The Trust's Executive Director, Dr Stuart Glen is attending both days of the conference. Please say hello, especially if you're interested in learning more about the funding we have available for forestry research, education, and training. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...

The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to have once again supported the Association of Applied Biologists' Travel Grants for early-career professionals attending the Creating Canopies II Conference. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...

Working Woods course leader, Andrew Macqueen discusses the benefits of formative pruning.

Our Trustee, Dr Ian Willoughby FICFor is "keen that we encourage as many people as possible to consider taking advantage of the opportunities on offer [from the Trust]." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

"Continuous Cover Forestry provides an opportunity to diversify our forests with a holistic forest approach considering ecosystem services, natural processes and biodiversity promotion while supporting current and future generations." [1 of 2].

"The Trust’s mission closely aligns with two subjects I am very passionate about: environmental research and teaching/training of the next generation of scientists." In our July #MeetTheTrustees interview, Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou explains why she became a Trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust.

Culture shift begins with real-world conversations. In this blog post, Katherine Giles, Evolving Forests' Sustainable Timber Specialist, reflects on The Future Of Timber project funded by The Scottish Forestry Trust. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...

Our Early Career Researchers Fund recently enabled Guy Lomax of University of Exeter to attend, and present at, the International Congress of Conservation Biology in Brisbane. The Trust is immensely proud to support such cutting-edge research. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...

Please be aware that The Scottish Forestry Trust office is now closed until Thursday, 10 July 2025.

Professor David Burslem, "The recent Bursary Student Symposium highlighted the Trust’s role in supporting the next generation of forest scientists. The strength of this emerging cohort provides reassurance of the Trust’s reach and significance." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

Integrating biodiversity and climate change adaptation in Mediterranean forests, a blog post from Ben Wilson of University of Stirling following his recent trip to the Pro Silva Annual Meeting 2025 in Sardegna. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...

The @aabiologists.bsky.social Creating Canopies II Conference will surely be one of the most interesting and invaluable forestry conferences in the UK in 2025. The Trust plans to attend the conference in September.

Our Executive Director, Stuart Glen is attending the Edinburgh Stemovators Celebration Event at Heriot-Watt University. The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to support the Stemovators programme.