Wondering what trees could do for your croft? Join us for an online discussion with two crofters – new entrant Phil Knott, of Wildlife Croft on Skye, and Mike Hyatt, of Baleveolan Croft, Isle of Lismore – about their experience of crofting with trees. Ask your questions and hear about:
Benefits of agroforestry for crofting operations - food production, wood and fuel, shelter for crops and livestock
How trees can support biodiversity and improve soil health
How to plan, fund, establish and manage trees on your croft
Challenges and how to tackle them
Scottish Forestry and Woodland Trust will also be present to answer your funding questions.
Mob Grazing Q&A Outwintering to reduce inputs, Thursday 4 March, 7 – 8.30pm (Save the date)
Agroforestry in Scotland: Discussion groups, Thursday 18 March, 7–8.30pm (Save the date) Funding and grants, growing fruit, trees and livestock, planning and design, planting and protection, wood products, choosing species
For more information contact Ana on 0793 082 4983 (aallamand@soilassociation.org) or Jane on 0131 370 8150 (jdingwall@soilassociation.org)
Run by Soil Association Scotland with funding from the SRDP Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (Scottish Government/European Union), with partner funding from Scottish Forestry and Woodland Trust Scotland.
