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Future Woodlands Scotland sponsors new Urban Forestry Award

We’re excited to announce our sponsorship of a new urban forestry award at Scotland’s’Tree Oscars’.

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Why I created the Ghost Woodlands mapping tool

Kieran shares the inspiration behind the ghost woodlands mapping tool and its role in preserving Scotland’s biodiversity.

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Our new mapping tool reveals Scotland’s vanishing ancient woodlands

Almost 10,000 hectares of ghost woodlands identified.

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Welcoming new Trustees and new Chair

We’re excited to announce some important changes to our Board of Trustees

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Community groups, local authorities, charities and schools urged to apply for funding to add trees in urban areas from a pot of up to £10m

Fruit and nut trees in Raploch gardens and tree wardens on the Clyde show that “from small acorns, mighty oaks grow”

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Apply now for our Urban Forestry Challenge Fund and help transform Scotland’s neighbourhoods

**** Applications for our 2024 Challenge Urban Forestry Challenge Fund closed on 15th November 2024****

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Mapping Scotland’s Forgotten Woodlands: The Woodland Place-Name Project

At Future Woodlands Scotland, we’re dedicated to preserving and recovering Scotland’s rich woodland heritage.

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Why we’re championing small-scale tree producers

Small-scale tree nurseries across Scotland are essential to expanding native woodlands.

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Our new Urban Forestry Programme is here!

Grants of up to £100,000 will soon be available to support urban forestry projects across Scotland.

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Listening to Nature | An enhanced survey technique to protect Scotland’s rich diversity

In the face of ongoing global biodiversity loss, innovative conservation methods are crucial.

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New grants awarded for Scottish native woodlands research

In April, we proudly granted two new projects.

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Exploring Research and Innovation Grants: Q&A with Ailsa, our Operations & Finance Manager

Gain insights on navigating our grants programme

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