Highland Birchwoods
Highland Birchwoods was formed in 1992 as a partnership of the Forestry Commission, Scottish Natural Heritage, Highland Council and Highland & Islands Enterprise to promote best practice in the management of woodlands and forests to:
- improve conservation and biodiversity values
- deliver sustainable rural development
- enhance recreational, landscape and amenity facilities
Latest Project News...
'Go & See' Before 30th September
The ESW 'Go & See' Fund closes on 30th September. If you are a member of a community group in East Sutherland with an interest in finding out how other groups throughout Scotland make the most of their woodlands, visit the East Sutherland Woodlands page to find out more about this travel fund...Mountain Woodland Conference October 1st and 2nd 2010.
“Mountain Woodlands: Benefits for all.” Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 1st and 2nd October 2010 Friday 1st October 10:00am Registration 10:30am Welcome and introduction – Cliff Beck, Highland Birchwoods 10:35 am Mountain woodlands – Michael Scott, writer and internati...Mountain Woodland Conference October 1st and 2nd 2010.
“Mountain Woodlands: Benefits for all.” Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 1st and 2nd October 2010 Friday 1st October 10:00am Registration 10:30am Welcome and introduction – Cliff Beck, Highland Birchwoods 10:35 am Mountain woodlands – Michael Scott, writer and internati...
Highland Birchwood Blog
Cliff Beck runs a blog which aims to keep people up to date with issues affecting Highland Birchwoods and its industry sector.
We were discussing wood fuel supply in the office last week when someone pointed out the similarity with the paradox of...
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