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How trees can help farm management and add income

20/05/2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Farmer Colin Lowrie of Blegbie Farm, East Lothian is using woodland creation as part of his mixed farm’s toolkit to diversify activities and income streams. In this webinar Colin will be joined by Virginia Harden Scott of Scottish Forestry and Andrew Baker, UK Woodland Carbon Code Markets Advisor, to discuss:

  • the benefits and challenges of planting trees for farm management, e.g. adding value to unproductive land; managing new and old woodland; experience with Scottish Forestry grants and support; future plans
  • Basics of timber markets and demand
  • Funding for woodland creation
  • The UK Woodland Carbon Code
  • Your questions.

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Details

  • Date: 20/05/2021
  • Time:
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Venue

  • Virtual Meeting