In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk Better Forestry podcast, host Morag Paterson sits down with McNabb Laurie, Lead Officer of Dumfries and Galloway (D&G) Woodlands, to discuss how they are redefining the relationship between large-scale timber interests and local communities.

Is the forestry sector finally growing up? 🌲 In our latest episode of Let’s Talk Better Forestry, host Morag Paterson is joined by Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive of Confor, to discuss the "growing pains" of Scottish forestry. 🎧 Listen here: www.forestpolicygroup.org/news/ep-6-wi...

Morag Paterson talks with Alan McDonald, co-convener of the Forest Policy Group and Head of Nature Restoration at Trees for Life, about forestry, nature restoration, and policy in Scotland. Check out the podcast and the video here: www.forestpolicygroup.org/news/ep-5-le...

🌲 Join us in Kirkhill, Beauly on [date] for a day exploring Continuous Cover Forestry. Morning at Craggach Woods, afternoon of discussion + ideas. Book here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ccf-in-act...

I look forward to presenting results of my latest research into forest ownership at this webinar on 17 February. Should be interesting @forestpolicygroup.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/fore...

🌲 Join us in Kirkhill, Beauly on [date] for a day exploring Continuous Cover Forestry. Morning at Craggach Woods, afternoon of discussion + ideas. Book here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ccf-in-act...

Another excellent contribution to the forestry world by FPG! We are delighted to announce our next webinar offering: "Who Owns Scotland's Forests and Does it Matter?" Wednesday 17th September, 10-12 noon. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-owns-s...

Episode 2 of "Let's Talk Better Forestry" has now landed! Tune in and listen to independent forester Andrew Macqueen join Morag Paterson to share the variety in his day-to-day work, and the experimental approaches he’s exploring. Worth a listen! www.forestpolicygroup.org/news/ep-2-le...

Another great event from @thesoilassociation.bsky.social ⬇️

We are delighted to announce that we officially launched our first podcast episode today! "Let's Talk Better Forestry" podcasts begin with a conversation with Claire Wightman, forester at TreeStory. Morag Paterson interviews Claire to hear all about what "Better Forestry" means to her.

If you missed FPG's CCF webinar, then you can catch up on the recording, the slide-deck and the chat content here! www.forestpolicygroup.org/silviculture...

Don't miss out on FPG's CCF webinar this thursday, 29th May, 10.30-12 noon. Sign up for your FREE place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fpg-webina...

FPG's 3rd quarterly newsletter available now! www.forestpolicygroup.org/news/our-3rd...

Join FPG on Thursday 29th May at our webinar on Continuous Cover Forestry. We are delighted to hold this event, and welcome all of our friends who would like to know more. To learn more and to sign up, click here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1317412749...

Sharing on behalf of Soil Association: Whole Farm Plans on Organic Farms: Crop and Livestock Focus, Wednesday 9 April, 12.30–1.30pm, Online. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-f...

Some very interesting articles included in this link - scroll to see all. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2501888...

Read why people should have a say about what tree-planting goes on in their communities:https://www.justtransition.scot/news-article/just-transition-commission-says-scotlands-communities-need-a-stake-and-say-in-tree-planting/

Hot off the press: Just Transition Commission report on forestry and housing in Dumfries and Galloway. www.justtransition.scot/publication/...

FPG are delighted to share our 2nd edition of our quarterly newsletter. To view or download, click the link below. If you would like to have a copy wing its way direct to your inbox, then complete the form at the bottom of the linked page.

👋🏼 Hello! We are delighted to bring to you our new Forest Policy account! And we're looking forward to chatting with you all here!