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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Nano-Nurseries Network are holding a second Agronomist Question Time on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 3.30-5.00pm. The Nano-Nurseries Network supports Scotland's small-scale tree producers. Further details in the eflyer attached or on the network's website - nano-nurseries.net

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The Scottish Forestry Trust is delighted to announce an 8% increase in funding awarded to postgraduate students currently undertaking doctoral research in many of the key issues affecting forestry in the United Kingdom. Read more at www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2026/ju...

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Improved support for PhD students | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

An excellent feature on Rory Abernethy's study on Sitka spruce colonisation on Ben Ledi on BBC Scotland's Landward, www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... The Trust is incredibly proud to fund Rory's PhD research.

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Landward - 2026: Episode 5

Dougie heads for Ben Ledi in the Trossachs to help with some high-altitude fieldwork. And 25 years on from the foot-and-mouth outbreak, Arlene finds out about a legacy that is helping today's farmers.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Delighted to announce that the winner of The Dr Cyril Hart Memorial Award for 2026 is Sarah Watts et al for the article, “Why the present is not the key to past or future: moving beyond restricted relict habitat conditions to improve outcomes in mountain woodland restoration.” #ConforAwards2026

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

In the run-up to Christmas, The Scottish Forestry Trust was proud to support Dr Martina Egedušević of @exeter.ac.uk in attending the Future Leaders Summit 2025, in Sarajevo, where she hosted a workshop on flooding and nature-based solutions. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2026/ja...

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Preventing floods with natural solutions | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The Scottish Forestry Trust is now closed for the Christmas break, and the office will re-open on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. The Trust wishes all our friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The Scottish Forestry Trust recently supported Bangor University student, Sarah Wild in attending the International Association of Wildland Fire’s conference in Calgary, 20-23 October 2025, to present a poster of her Master's research. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/de...

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An Analysis Of Directional Vulnerability In The New Forest | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

From Bianca Ambrose-Oji of @forestresearchuk.bsky.social, “Building resilience requires collaboration across research, policy, and practical forestry operations to address challenges effectively.” #BritainsForestFuture

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Our Executive Director Dr Stuart Glen is attending Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange in Durham over the next couple of days. #BritainsForestFuture. britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event#/

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Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

The Scottish Forestry Trust has moved. We’re all settled in to our new office at 22 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

This #TrusteesWeek, it's the turn of Arctic adventurer Tim Liddon FICFor. #MeetTheTrustees "I wanted to put something back into research as it is a critical part of our industry." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

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November 2025. Tim Liddon

A #MeetTheTrustees interview with Tim Liddon FICFor.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Our amazing Trustees are the beating heart of The Scottish Forestry Trust, responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the Trust's routine governance. Over the course of the year, we have highlighted each one through our #MeetTheTrustees feature. #TrusteesWeek

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Meet the Trustees

A series of interviews with the current set of Trustees.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Professor James Pendlebury, "One of the most enjoyable parts of this role [Trustee] has been attending our research symposium... ...Having the chance to discuss these projects with the scientists involved is hugely rewarding." #MeetTheTrustees www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

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October 2025. Professor James Pendlebury

A #MeetTheTrustee interview with Professor James Pendlebury FICFor.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This summer, @forestrytrust.bsky.social were proud to support Kevin Donkers of @exeter.ac.uk in presenting his PhD research on probabilistic agroforestry modelling at the 19th North American Agroforestry Conference in Missouri. Find out more at www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/oc...

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The North American Agroforestry Conference 2025 | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

There is a rare opportunity to apply for a fully funded scholarship to study Tropical Forestry in Dresden, during the academic intake 2026-2028. Deadline for applications is later this month - 30 October 2025. #ForestryResearch

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Our Executive Director, Stuart Glen is attending the Impact Investment Symposium 2025 in Edinburgh today. A thought-provoking keynote address from Tapani Pahkasalo of CapMan Natural Capital - “Global pathways to scaling impact investment: Nordic knowledge sharing with Scotland.”

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A (belated) September #MeetTheTrustees interview with our Vice-Chair, Ralland Browne FICFor. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

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Meet The Trustees. Ralland Browne FICFor

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A stunning location for this morning’s ‘Forestry and wood processing at the crossroads’ discussion. Stuart Goodall of Confor opened proceedings with “Modern forestry can deliver so much for rural Scotland, but if it’s not profitable, it won’t happen.” #ForestryCrossroads

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The Trust's Executive Director, Dr Stuart Glen is attending both days of the conference. Please say hello, especially if you're interested in learning more about the funding we have available for forestry research, education, and training. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...

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Summary. - Creating Canopies II: Resilience, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to have once again supported the Association of Applied Biologists' Travel Grants for early-career professionals attending the Creating Canopies II Conference. #AABCreatingCanopies web.cvent.com/event/7e93d2...

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Summary. - Creating Canopies II: Resilience, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Working Woods course leader, Andrew Macqueen discusses the benefits of formative pruning.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Our Trustee, Dr Ian Willoughby FICFor is "keen that we encourage as many people as possible to consider taking advantage of the opportunities on offer [from the Trust]." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

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Dr Ian Willoughby FICFor

August 2025 #MeetTheTrustees interview with Dr Ian Willoughby FICFor.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

"Continuous Cover Forestry provides an opportunity to diversify our forests with a holistic forest approach considering ecosystem services, natural processes and biodiversity promotion while supporting current and future generations." [1 of 2].

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

"The Trust’s mission closely aligns with two subjects I am very passionate about: environmental research and teaching/training of the next generation of scientists." In our July #MeetTheTrustees interview, Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou explains why she became a Trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust.

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July 2025. Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou. | Our Trustees | Home | Scottish Forestry Trust

A #MeetTheTrustee interview with Professor Ioly Kotta-Loizou.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Culture shift begins with real-world conversations. In this blog post, Katherine Giles, Evolving Forests' Sustainable Timber Specialist, reflects on The Future Of Timber project funded by The Scottish Forestry Trust. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...

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Telling the story of timber and trees | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Our Early Career Researchers Fund recently enabled Guy Lomax of University of Exeter to attend, and present at, the International Congress of Conservation Biology in Brisbane. The Trust is immensely proud to support such cutting-edge research. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...

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Modelling baselines for forest protection and management projects | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Please be aware that The Scottish Forestry Trust office is now closed until Thursday, 10 July 2025.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Professor David Burslem, "The recent Bursary Student Symposium highlighted the Trust’s role in supporting the next generation of forest scientists. The strength of this emerging cohort provides reassurance of the Trust’s reach and significance." www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/about-the-tr...

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June 2025. Professor David Burslem.

A #MeetTheTrustees interview with Professor David Burslem.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Integrating biodiversity and climate change adaptation in Mediterranean forests, a blog post from Ben Wilson of University of Stirling following his recent trip to the Pro Silva Annual Meeting 2025 in Sardegna. www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/news/2025/ju...

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Integrating biodiversity and climate change adaptation in Mediterranean forests | Scottish Forestry Trust | Scottish Forestry Trust

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The @aabiologists.bsky.social Creating Canopies II Conference will surely be one of the most interesting and invaluable forestry conferences in the UK in 2025. The Trust plans to attend the conference in September.

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The Scottish Forestry Trust @forestrytrust.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Our Executive Director, Stuart Glen is attending the Edinburgh Stemovators Celebration Event at Heriot-Watt University. The Scottish Forestry Trust is proud to support the Stemovators programme.

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