Soil Association Scotland’s new agroforestry programme showcases how trees can benefit agricultural production using examples from crofts on Skye and Lismore.
How trees benefit crofting: examples from Skye and Lismore
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SCA News: Food, Farming & Forestry
Do you know where your pension money is invested?
Make My Money Matter have obtained a Christmas message from Guy Byrne-Woods, the CEO of Forestry Felling Syndicate! ““On behalf of the global logging industry, I want to reach out to say a HUGE thank you, for all your support this year. People like YOU have collectively invested hundreds of millions of pounds with us…[in]..YOUR pension funds and savings”
26 pocket orchards planted in Wester Ross
With help from the Pebble Trust, local volunteers have planted 202 fruit fruit trees, including apples, plums and cherries.
Woodland Trust petition for native woodland planting in Scotland
The Woodland Trust is calling for Scotland’s tree planting targets to include at least 50% native woodland.
#Together4Forests campaign
Petition the EU to make a strong law to keep products linked to global deforestation out of the EU market.
Crofting supports corncrakes on Skye
Crofters are adapting their practices to benefit rare corncrakes on Skye – RSPB video.
Highland Council Food Growing Strategy
Highland Council is seeking comments on its draft Community Food Growing Strategy.
October: celebrating seeds in Skye and Lochalsh
A month of events centred around seeds, organised by ATLAS Arts. Share seeds through innovative library boxes, and see stories, film, talks and publications focused on seed sovereignty and local and global food security.
Right to Food Consultation – Respond by September 15
Contribute your views to the proposal for a new law to tackle issues of food insecurity and other challenges facing Scotland’s food system.
Sign the petition to support farm payments for nature and climate
Support Amendment 21 to Scotland’s Agricultural Bill calling for agricultural payments to be tied to activities that help nature and the climate.