Communities for Diverse Forestry
@cdfscotland.bsky.social
Grassroots voluntary organisation advocating for diverse, multifunctional forests - species, ownership, management, local long term jobs, access
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What started as a woodland buyout in Glengarry has grown into something much bigger 🌲
Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
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Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What started as a woodland buyout in Glengarry has grown into something much bigger 🌲
Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/jXi5Hdk
Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/jXi5Hdk
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📢 New op-ed from Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission
Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
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Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📢 New op-ed from Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission
Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
🔗 buff.ly/Dz9wEQm
Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
🔗 buff.ly/Dz9wEQm
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NOVEMBER UPDATE Who Owns Scotland now published with total of 4900 landholdings (76.64% rural Scotland). The project is financed solely by subscription income. New subscriptions welcome - they start at £5 whoownsscotland.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NOVEMBER UPDATE Who Owns Scotland now published with total of 4900 landholdings (76.64% rural Scotland). The project is financed solely by subscription income. New subscriptions welcome - they start at £5 whoownsscotland.org.uk
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Another great event from @thesoilassociation.bsky.social ⬇️
🐄Join us at for a FREE, practical workshop exploring #WholeFarm approaches to regenerative disease and pest management, including poking around in poo for dung beetles!🪲
Book your place 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestock-...
📅Wed 20 Aug
⏲️10.30am–2.30pm
📍Guardswell Farm, Perthshire
🎟️Lunch included!
Book your place 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestock-...
📅Wed 20 Aug
⏲️10.30am–2.30pm
📍Guardswell Farm, Perthshire
🎟️Lunch included!
August 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Another great event from @thesoilassociation.bsky.social ⬇️
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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...
Worth a listen!
www.forestpolicygroup.org/news/ep-2-le...
August 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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...
Worth a listen!
www.forestpolicygroup.org/news/ep-2-le...
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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...
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...
Who Owns Scotland's Forests and Does it Matter?
Explore who owns Scotland’s forests, why it matters, and how ownership shapes policy, communities and the environment.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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...
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...
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What would it mean to complete Scotland’s land reform journey?
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
July 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
What would it mean to complete Scotland’s land reform journey?
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
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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.
"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.
July 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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.
"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.
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Great Big Green Week has begun!
It’s the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. We can all make small swaps, large swaps and swaps that change the system, to make our communities better.
You can find out more here: buff.ly/F7D5T2O
It’s the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. We can all make small swaps, large swaps and swaps that change the system, to make our communities better.
You can find out more here: buff.ly/F7D5T2O
June 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Great Big Green Week has begun!
It’s the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. We can all make small swaps, large swaps and swaps that change the system, to make our communities better.
You can find out more here: buff.ly/F7D5T2O
It’s the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. We can all make small swaps, large swaps and swaps that change the system, to make our communities better.
You can find out more here: buff.ly/F7D5T2O
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Give peat the boot for #30DaysWild! 🥾🌱💚
Challenge yourself to go peat-free and help save vital habitats, store carbon, and give wildlife a fighting chance.
Plant smart, plant wild! Learn more on how to go peat free at home 👉 buff.ly/YJB66cF
Challenge yourself to go peat-free and help save vital habitats, store carbon, and give wildlife a fighting chance.
Plant smart, plant wild! Learn more on how to go peat free at home 👉 buff.ly/YJB66cF
June 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Give peat the boot for #30DaysWild! 🥾🌱💚
Challenge yourself to go peat-free and help save vital habitats, store carbon, and give wildlife a fighting chance.
Plant smart, plant wild! Learn more on how to go peat free at home 👉 buff.ly/YJB66cF
Challenge yourself to go peat-free and help save vital habitats, store carbon, and give wildlife a fighting chance.
Plant smart, plant wild! Learn more on how to go peat free at home 👉 buff.ly/YJB66cF
New report from the Just Transition Commission on Forestry and Housing in Dumfries and Galloway @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @scottishlandcom.bsky.social
@forestpolicygroup.bsky.social @forestryjournal.bsky.social www.justtransition.scot/publication/...
@forestpolicygroup.bsky.social @forestryjournal.bsky.social www.justtransition.scot/publication/...
A Just Transition for Dumfries and Galloway – Just Transition Commission
www.justtransition.scot
March 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
New report from the Just Transition Commission on Forestry and Housing in Dumfries and Galloway @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @scottishlandcom.bsky.social
@forestpolicygroup.bsky.social @forestryjournal.bsky.social www.justtransition.scot/publication/...
@forestpolicygroup.bsky.social @forestryjournal.bsky.social www.justtransition.scot/publication/...
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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.
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.
Our 2nd Edition of FPG’s Quarterly Newlsetter is now available to download – Forest Policy Group
Forest Policy Group
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February 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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.
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.
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There's one month left to apply for the #Ayrshire Small Scale Tree Planting Grant - up to £1,000 per project available for #treeplanting on areas up to 0.25ha in #EastAyrshire and #SouthAyrshire within the #gsabiosphere boundary. Apply now and please share!
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/natureandwil...
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/natureandwil...
February 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
There's one month left to apply for the #Ayrshire Small Scale Tree Planting Grant - up to £1,000 per project available for #treeplanting on areas up to 0.25ha in #EastAyrshire and #SouthAyrshire within the #gsabiosphere boundary. Apply now and please share!
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/natureandwil...
www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/natureandwil...
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Thanks to all who joined us for a screening of 'Heart of the Biosphere' in Ochiltree today. Next showing will be alongside the brilliant feature 'Why Not Scotland?' at Ayr Town Hall on 27/03 for #EarthHour 2025, thanks to Ayr Film Society for inviting us. To book: www.ayrfilmsociety.co.uk/about-3-22
February 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thanks to all who joined us for a screening of 'Heart of the Biosphere' in Ochiltree today. Next showing will be alongside the brilliant feature 'Why Not Scotland?' at Ayr Town Hall on 27/03 for #EarthHour 2025, thanks to Ayr Film Society for inviting us. To book: www.ayrfilmsociety.co.uk/about-3-22
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🦇Did you know there is a rainforest in the UK? 😲
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
February 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🦇Did you know there is a rainforest in the UK? 😲
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
On the 28 Feb, Elliot, Project Officer for our Gobaith Coetir/ Woodland Hope project, is leading a FREE child-friendly guided walk exploring the fascinating lives of bats in the Celtic Rainforest!
To book your place, email ebastos@bats.org.uk.
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It has already kickstarted nearly 80 careers in forestry. Now a 'trailblazing' degree apprenticeship scheme is on the hunt for its latest cohort of future foresters.
🔗 www.forestryjournal.co.uk/news/2494011...
🔗 www.forestryjournal.co.uk/news/2494011...
February 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It has already kickstarted nearly 80 careers in forestry. Now a 'trailblazing' degree apprenticeship scheme is on the hunt for its latest cohort of future foresters.
🔗 www.forestryjournal.co.uk/news/2494011...
🔗 www.forestryjournal.co.uk/news/2494011...
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#beaver droning with Devon Wildlife Trust today. Amazing seeing the dams and wetland spread all the way across the valley bottom now at this site #NatureBasedSolutions @exeter.ac.uk @uoe-creww.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#beaver droning with Devon Wildlife Trust today. Amazing seeing the dams and wetland spread all the way across the valley bottom now at this site #NatureBasedSolutions @exeter.ac.uk @uoe-creww.bsky.social
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🔴 NEW: The King, JK Rowling, billionaires and politicians are among those who have been given tens of millions of pounds of taxpayer forestry subsidies, prompting claims that wealthy landowners are prioritised over rural communities.
Find out more: theferret.scot/polit...
Find out more: theferret.scot/polit...
February 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🔴 NEW: The King, JK Rowling, billionaires and politicians are among those who have been given tens of millions of pounds of taxpayer forestry subsidies, prompting claims that wealthy landowners are prioritised over rural communities.
Find out more: theferret.scot/polit...
Find out more: theferret.scot/polit...
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The BBC has once again caught Drax burning wood from primary forest in Canada, previously untouched by man, a huge carbon store and obvs prime wildlife habitat.
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
Drax power station's further reporting failure exposed by BBC News
Drax, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The BBC has once again caught Drax burning wood from primary forest in Canada, previously untouched by man, a huge carbon store and obvs prime wildlife habitat.
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
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Curlew Conservation Monitoring Officer - Natur am Byth! With @rspb.bsky.social based at Cefni Valley, Anglesey Ynys Môn with @RSPBCymru.bsky.social full-time for 3 months
RSPB: Curlew Conservation Monitoring Officer - Natur am Byth! advertised with CJS
Location: Cefni Valley, Anglesey Ynys Môn Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract: 3 months / Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with…
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February 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Curlew Conservation Monitoring Officer - Natur am Byth! With @rspb.bsky.social based at Cefni Valley, Anglesey Ynys Môn with @RSPBCymru.bsky.social full-time for 3 months
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Super excited to be interviewed by Raman for my Instagram Live with @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social on Wednesday evening!
Excited to discuss all things nature recovery, National Parks, my pond research, and more! Promises to be a great conversation if you can tune in!
Excited to discuss all things nature recovery, National Parks, my pond research, and more! Promises to be a great conversation if you can tune in!
February 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Super excited to be interviewed by Raman for my Instagram Live with @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social on Wednesday evening!
Excited to discuss all things nature recovery, National Parks, my pond research, and more! Promises to be a great conversation if you can tune in!
Excited to discuss all things nature recovery, National Parks, my pond research, and more! Promises to be a great conversation if you can tune in!
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Hi, I’m Dr. Suzanne Simard, & I’ve dedicated my life to studying the deep, interconnected relationships that shape our forests.
My research and creation of The Mother Tree Project have worked to amplify the world where trees, plants, & fungi communicate & support each other. 🌎🌲
My research and creation of The Mother Tree Project have worked to amplify the world where trees, plants, & fungi communicate & support each other. 🌎🌲
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Hi, I’m Dr. Suzanne Simard, & I’ve dedicated my life to studying the deep, interconnected relationships that shape our forests.
My research and creation of The Mother Tree Project have worked to amplify the world where trees, plants, & fungi communicate & support each other. 🌎🌲
My research and creation of The Mother Tree Project have worked to amplify the world where trees, plants, & fungi communicate & support each other. 🌎🌲
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Rain on the way to LA brings fears of toxic ash in wake of #wildfires
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#IIFF #Forestry
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#IIFF #Forestry
Rain on the way to LA brings fears of toxic ash in wake of wildfires
Weather will aid firefighters, but heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring the threat of poisonous runoff
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Rain on the way to LA brings fears of toxic ash in wake of #wildfires
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#IIFF #Forestry
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#IIFF #Forestry
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Forest Craftsperson with Forestry and Land Scotland, based in Ae or Straiton, full-time position
Forestry and Land Scotland: Forest Craftsperson advertised with CJS
Location: Multiple (See JD) Salary: £28,255 - £29,556 (+ 28.97 percent employer pension contributions into defined benefits scheme plus benefits) Contractual hours: 37 / Basis: Full time Working at…
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January 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Forest Craftsperson with Forestry and Land Scotland, based in Ae or Straiton, full-time position
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Foresters with Forestry and Land Scotland, full-time positions based in Straiton and Selkirk
Forestry and Land Scotland: Forester advertised with CJS
Location: Multiple(See JD) / Region: South Salary: £34,362 - £36,658 (28.97 percent employer pension contributions into defined benefits scheme plus benefits) Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time…
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January 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Foresters with Forestry and Land Scotland, full-time positions based in Straiton and Selkirk