Forestry & Arboriculture
Forestry focuses on the management of forests and woodland, from planting through to thinning and felling.
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Forestry and arboriculture studies in ºÚ±¬ÁÏ news:
All student and alumni newsºÚ±¬ÁÏ joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest
ºÚ±¬ÁÏ has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.
Dumfries estate hosts next generation of foresters
Crown Estate Scotland has teamed up with ºÚ±¬ÁÏ to host innovative forestry management and operations courses for students.
Logging on to training courses
When Elspeth English developed an eco-campsite on her smallholding, she needed to learn how to manage her land to create wood for heating the buildings and water.
Seeking Shelter in Trees
Forestry and woodlands have an unrivalled history of providing shelter - to livestock, crops, and settlements, but also to farmers, landowners, businesses and investors during times of uncertainty.
Breeding trees to address ‘wicked’ challenges
With the eyes of the world on COP26 in Glasgow, researchers have called for a new approach to plant breeding to address global challenges such as climate change.
The role of trees in transforming food systems
ºÚ±¬ÁÏ has contributed to a new report which explains the essential role of trees and forests in delivering nutritious food to all while restoring the Earth.
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Conservation
Good management of the land and countryside is key to ensure that it can be profitable, accessible and sustainable while allowing wildlife to thrive.
Environment
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Sustainability
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