Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson are joined by SAC Consulting forestry consultant David Eadie to discuss farm woodlands, as well as bringing you the latest industry updates.

00:35 How are things with George & Tiffany?

02:21 Upcoming events?

04:00 Important deadlines to be aware of

06:18 The World Cup

10:23 Introduction to David Eadie

10:50 Why might a farmer consider woodlands?

12:45 Specialist advice available for woodlands

14:58 Woodland creation

15:57 Is scoring for woodland creation competitive?

17:30 What does the maintenance grant cover

20:39 What is the optimum site for planting?

22:09 Thinning & felling

24:30 Process of obtaining felling permission?

25:27 Harvesting & processing grants?

26:50 What are the signs of woodland disease?

FAS Resources

RSABI Keepie Uppy challenge https://www.rsabi.org.uk/rsabi-social-challenge-takes-off-as-excitement-builds-towards-farmer-football-tournament/

FAS Events https://www.fas.scot/events/

FAS Specialist advice https://www.fas.scot/specialist-advice/

Future Farming Investment Scheme https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/ffis/

Agri – Environment Climate Scheme https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/

Forestry Grant Scheme https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/forestry-grant-scheme/

Scottish Forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/

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