Welcome to Future Woodlands Scotland
We’re a charity working in Scotland, transforming cityscapes and rural landscapes through the power of trees.
Our priorities
Restore threatened
woodland habitats
Our most precious ancient woodlands are on the verge of disappearing. Help us bring them back to life.
Enhance urban
green spaces
We support and fund organisations to create healthier environments in Scotland’s towns by planting more trees.
Support research and action
for native woodlands
We fund research and ideas that deepen our understanding of native woodlands’ impact on communities, climate and biodiversity.
Our Impact
For more than 12 years, we have demonstrated that protecting and restoring Scotland’s trees and native woodlands is an effective way to safeguard landscapes, attract more wildlife and create more opportunities to tackle climate change. We work with partners and fund projects to protect, enhance and extend the green and woodland spaces of Scotland.
Latest news
Celebrating 10 years of Research & Innovation Grants
For the past decade, our Research & Innovation Grants (RIG) programme has supported researchers, woodland managers and practitioners across Scotland to test new ideas and explore how we can better understand, protect and regenerate our woodlands. Since 2016, the programme has: To mark 10 years of RIG, we’re sharing some of the stories, ideas and […]
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Project in action: Community woodland puts a different approach into practice
Just outside Dundee, Dronley Community Woodland is showing how communities can take a different approach to woodland management. Through support from our Future Woodlands Programme, the group is carrying out work that will help strengthen the woodland’s long-term resilience while maintaining the benefits it provides for nature, recreation and the local community Purchased by the […]
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Project in action: Creating a nature network across Edinburgh
The Canopy Communities project is supported by our Urban Forestry Programme.
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Funding for Ghost Woodlands
Do you have ghost woodlands on your land?
These ancient relics of old or ancient woodlands, with less than 20% canopy cover are ecologically valuable but fading fast. Our funding programme simplifies the process to protect and restore them.
Act now to apply and help preserve these ancient woodlands.
Support our work to transform Scotland’s landscapes using trees
Join us in making a tangible impact for wildlife, communities and climate.