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Andrew Heald

@andyheald.bsky.social
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Forester & tree farmer 🌲🌳👨🏽‍🌾🐂🥜🥭🪵 Inclusive landscape scale solutions Regenerative bioeconomy Sustainable cities Works with the amazing Inovaland team Lives in Edinburgh

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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 2h
Outcomes for whom ?
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 4h
The bright lights of Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭
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Leith Central Community Council @leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 11h
🎉 Good to share something cheerful here! We’ve had a lot of posts recently about things that aren’t working as they should - now, photos from last month’s Stead’s Place Street Party ☀️ Well done to the local residents who once again organised such a brilliant community day, with decent weather too
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ForestPlots @forestplots.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Post-doctoral fellow in global forest dynamics! TreeChange combines life history traits from field observations with demographic modelling to understand the future of forests and the carbon sink. Based at Lund in Sweden you will work with researchers across the world lu.varbi.com/what:job/job...
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What is Britain’s second city ? People from Glasgow said Glasgow People from Birmingham said Birmingham People from Manchester said Manchester People from Liverpool said London
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My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction @myzerocarbon.org · 05/10/2026
🎶 Pedal Power A fun music #video to get you excited about the benefits of #cycling #ClimateAction #airquality #health #wellbeing #ClimateChange #EndFossilFuels PL RP🩷💚💙Thank you! Enjoy! 🎶
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 05/10/2026
Replacing beef farming with forestry would boost incomes and help meet climate goals
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Replacing beef farming with forestry would boost incomes and help meet climate goals
Afforestation is the most significant climate change mitigation option available to Ireland’s land use sector
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Forestry - An Int. Journal of Forest Research @forestryoup.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
October issue is now out with a collection of 3 special issues on the topics of: 📈 Forest biometrics in the 21st century 🌳 Forestry treescapes 🛰️ Silvilaser Browse the issue here 👇 academic.oup.com/forestry/iss...
October Forestry issue announcement with a bright yellow background. Text reads: A collection of three special issues on the topics of: Forest biometrics in the 21st century, Forestry treescapes, Silvilaser, And more! Vol 99 No 4 2026
academic.oup.com/forestry/issue/99/4.
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Graeme Beale @midfyffe.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#Scottish #LIDAR folks. An exciting announcement of a first conference, looking to build a user community on the new Scottish LIDAR data. 2/12/2026 @ Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. Please do RT if you think you know people who might be interested! luma.com/y3vt0vha?dm_...
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Scottish LiDAR user conference - building resilience in our landscapes · Luma
With the Scottish Land LiDAR Programme (2025–2027) now releasing its first data, the landscape of Scotland is is set to be revealed in unprecedented…
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Really interesting to visit the SS Explorer - a retired Scottish Fisheries Research Ship now being lovingly restored by a team of volunteers. Also a rare opportunity to walk around Leith Docks. You can learn more about the ship here www.theexplorer.scot
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Institute of Chartered Foresters @theicf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Growing the future forest 🌱 Join our Nurseries SIG for two days exploring seed sourcing, processing, testing and production, with visits to Forestry England and Forestart sites. 📅 4 & 5 November 📍 Lobslack and Shrewsbury charteredforesters.org/event/growin...
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This important survey by the CLA and @farminguk.bsky.social seems to be unsure if it’s about: Rural businesses or Family businesses or Farming businesses or Farming and rural family businesses www.farminguk.com/news/nine-in...
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Nine in ten rural firms pause investment amid tax concerns - FarmingUK News
Nearly nine in ten farming and rural family businesses surveyed have frozen investment as inheritance tax changes reshape their plans for the future.
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Very sad news
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The Daily Handle @dailyhandle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Drylands Emerge as Frontier for Commercial Tree Growing in Kenya (NAIROBI, KENYA) - Kenya is seeking to shift forestry from mainly a conservation activity to a source of investment, jobs and economic growth, backed by new climate funding, commercial tree growing plans and forest restoration…
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Drylands Emerge as Frontier for Commercial Tree Growing in Kenya
(NAIROBI, KENYA) - Kenya is seeking to shift forestry from mainly a conservation activity to a source of investment, jobs and economic growth, backed by new climate funding, commercial tree growing plans and forest restoration projects. The country has approved $229 million (KES 29.6 billion / GBP 173.3 million) in new external finance for forest and landscape based economic development, according to the Forest and Climate Leaders' Partnership (FCLP) 2026 Forest Finance Roadmap.
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The trees in the Defra announcement will be mainly urban and street trees. Unclear why the Guardian have used a photo of “woodland creation” Big issue is underfunded Council Tree Officers who are unable to water and maintain urban trees, & engage local communities www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Local communities to receive £79 million to restore nature
Environment Secretary announces local communities to receive £79 million to restore nature and adapt to climate change
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Really frustrating - important announcement about street trees gets derailed because of that photo. And the only quotes are from NGO CEOs rather than Council tree officers or Arb Assoc. Journalist seems to be sadly out of touch and is misleading people 😔 www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Local communities to receive £79 million to restore nature
Environment Secretary announces local communities to receive £79 million to restore nature and adapt to climate change
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Always good to see and hear the Geese above the traffic noise in Edinburgh at this time of year 🪿
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Phil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 30/09/2026
RE the 500k new trees in England. Forestry Journal: “The scheme is designed to support the planting of trees outside traditional woodlands, bringing more canopy cover into towns, cities and rural communities“ So the Guardian use a photo of woodland creation. 👏 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather
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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Forestry Commission chair Baroness Young urges the UK to grow more trees, boost timber security and expand timber construction at the APF Show.
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Forestry Commission chair: “We need to grow more trees”
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Half a million trees over three years across England is gardening - it’s an irrelevance. England doesn’t even have a credible landuse framework. We need to get past this gesture politics and focus on tackling the underlying landuse challenges - Defra have repeatedly ducked the issue.
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I’d like to see much more emphasis on site based decisions, made by experienced professionals who are able to consider a wide variety of site factors and long term objectives. But I guess easier to just make over simplified statements to get a few likes and reposts.
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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO @iufro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join @fao.org & the #COFO28 World Forest Week Youth Task Force for today's #WorldForestWeek event Career talks: an exchange between forestry professionals and youth with IUFRO President Daniela Kleinschmit 🗓️ Tuesday 29 September ⏰ 14.00–14.45 CEST online 👉 ow.ly/eIuQ50ZS6Qt #FutureForesters
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Institute of Chartered Foresters @theicf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What can recent wildfire incidents teach us about preparedness, response, recovery and long-term resilience? Explore how wildfire risk is evolving and what this means for the forestry sector at our Wildfire Resilience Summit. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/wildfi...
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Timing my after work bike ride to coincide with a Cramond sunset, if you zoom in you can just about see the bridges #Edinburgh
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sycamore tree coppices quite easily, is the third most read story on the BBC News website. But i cant find any coverage of the 50th anniversary of the UK biggest forestry show which happened last week. Also worth noting when the "nativeness" of a tree is/isn't important ...
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Dalgety Bay yesterday on the Fife Coastal Path - THE Bridge … @threadinburgh.scot
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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
At APF 2026, Chris Williams, Nick Adams, Iwan Lloyd-Williams, Adam Kirk, Aly May, & Toby Allen to discuss mental health in forestry and what's needed next. Thank you to all those that attended. Find out more: www.rfs.org.uk/insights-publications/mental-health/ #APF2026 #MentalHealthInForestry 📍D1A
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Big thank you to the Ghanaian High Commission in London who processed my Visa application in 5 working days, across a long weekend and major public holiday (Founders Day). 🇬🇭
UK Passport and a receipt
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
My social feeds are full of posts about the APF (UK’s biggest forestry show). I’ve not yet spotted any from people researching/working on landuse policy, or bioeconomy or wider net zero. A missed opportunity for foresty &/or just a lack of awareness outside the sector ?
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Wood demand in Africa is expected to triple by 2050.” Huge potential for sustainable forest products to support a low carbon biobased economy. Need for well planned plantations & agroforestry to meet that demand. 🌱🌳🌲🌴
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Sara Gibbs is Scary Enough Already @sararoseg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
He imposed Shania Law
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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💚 Help us shape the professional toolkit to improve mental health in forestry. Healthy trees need healthy people, and right now our people are in crisis. www.rfs.org.uk/toolkit-for-change/ or visit the RFS at APF 2026 (D1A) 👋 #ToolkitForChange #MentalHealthInForestry #APF2026 #HaveYourSay
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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
💚 Teaching Trees team are guiding ~600 school children around APF 2026! Can’t make it to APF this year? Young people can still explore the diverse careers available in forestry and arboriculture. 👉 Visit our website for more information: rfs.org.uk/learning #RFSTeachingTrees #APF2026
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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
💚 We're continuing one of the most important conversations right now: the mental health crisis impacting those in the forestry sector. 🕝14:30 Thurs & Fri 📍Stand 170 Forest Workers Zone Catch the latest podcast: ow.ly/vhjw50ZQLop #APFShow2026 #BranchingOut #MentalHealthInForestry
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
€25,000 (standing) per ha for an awkward fairly small scale (15 ha) of windblown Norway with high levels of public access ?!?
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New island forming in the Water of Leith, Edinburgh. It shall be known as Tony’s Island and has been claimed by the Independent People’s Republic of Leith.
Sculpture of Anthony Gormley in the middle of a small river, and surrounded by mud and vegetation from recent floods
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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🌳💪 We need you to shape new professional toolkit at APF Show 2026. We're also in panels discussing mental health, have career advice slots, plus grants for resilience, case studies & much more! 📍 Find us at D1A 👉 ow.ly/Uig650ZQJIG #APFShow2026 #ToolkitForChange #HaveYourSay
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Good to catch up with old friends at today’s @fsc-uk.bsky.social AGM at @thebotanics.bsky.social - the red & green voting cards reminded me of the last FSC General Assembly I attended …
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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This week at APF 26, join @forestrycommission.bsky.social CEO Lisa Brooks, Forest Research Head of Entomology Max Blake, and Action Oak Director Annabel Narayanan to discuss the biggest pest and disease threats facing our trees and woodlands. Book: ow.ly/YVab50ZAM0N
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Happy Founders’ Day to Ghana - it is such a privilege to work with so many great Ghanaian colleagues #Ghana 🇬🇭
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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 15/09/2026
📣 Call for proposals: FOREST Partnership The SNSF is joining this transnational initiative to accelerate the transition to a sustainable forest bioeconomy. 🗓️ Submission deadline: 2 December 2026 (pre-proposals) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/qdaq
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Apparently there used to be a tunnel from the Granola quarry in north Edinburgh, that went under the New Town and directly to Waverley
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 18/09/2026
UK offsite timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems has entered a partnership with architect-designed home supplier HebHomes to deliver the timber frame structure for their homes in the UK, Ireland and globally. 
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Donaldson Timber Systems enters partnership with home supplier
UK offsite timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems has entered a partnership with architect-designed home supplier HebHomes to deliver the timber frame structure for their homes in the UK, Ireland and globally. 
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Thanks Jack - I think they’ve all been emptied now.
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As often seems to happen in September after the Festival - litter bins in our part of #Edinburgh get neglected - #Broughton @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social @ntbcc.bsky.social
Warriston Road by the bike pathMain entrance to TescoBack of Tesco
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Chris Quine @chrisquine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Check out more about what the Royal Scottish Forestry Society offers for students and all others interested in trees rsfs.org.uk
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Royal Scottish Forestry Society | For those who love the forests, woodlands and trees of Scotland
For those who love Scotland’s forests, woodlands and trees
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Memorial University Press @memorialup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Now available! Ursula Kelly tells the remarkable & little-known story of the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, a WWII civilian group of over 3,000 men sent to the United Kingdom to cut timber in an age still dependent on wood for wartime needs. memorialuniversitypress.ca/Books/F/From...
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Was it one of those self driving cars ?
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University of Stirling Biological and Environmental Sciences @uofstirling-bes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Huge congratulations 👏 to #UofStirling PhD researcher Ben Wilson, who was awarded a bursary to attend the Royal Scottish #Forestry Society's annual study tour and won the Ballogie Cup for student engagement! 🏆
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#uofstirling #forestry #students #resilience #ecology #academia #practitioners #silviculture #forestmanagement #royalscottishforestrysociety | University of Stirling School of Life and Environmental S...
Back in June, #UofStirling PhD researcher Ben Wilson had the pleasure of joining the Royal Scottish Forestry Society on their annual study tour, made possible with their student bursary award. Here'...
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Aspect Forestry and Rural Management @aspectforest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
As ever we are really busy at the moment. Currently carrying out thinning work for the National Trust at Ickworth, Suffolk. A 7ha site removing dead and dying ash trees. The timber will be used in the estate biomass system and also sold as firewood into the local market.
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