Environment

 

Scottish Forestry have launched a consultation about the future of grant support for forestry.

Consultation is an essential part of the policymaking process. It gives the opportunity to consider opinions and expertise on a proposed area of work.

Rural-Urban Partnerships

This webinar will explore how stronger rural-urban partnerships can reinforce resilience in the face of future shocks and build a sustainable future. The three sessions will discuss:

Help with heating costs is on its way to around 400,000 people on low incomes through a new Scottish Government benefit, with the first payments processed this week.

More than £20m will be paid out over the course of February and March in Winter Heating Payments.

Over the last year the Scottish Rural Network and the Improvement Service have been working in partnership to help build the capacity of community councils across rural and island Scotland.

The Scottish Government and

Reducing Inputs: Integrated Pest Management (Webinar)

Join the Soil Association online for an interactive panel discussion, featuring farmers – David Bell of Fairfield Farms, Fife and Graham Elder of Chapel Farm, North Berwick – who use practical IPM approaches to reduce pesticide/herbicide use and increase farm resilience.

The Gathering

The countdown to The Gathering 2023 has officially started, the events planned over 2 days, Wednesday 10th May & Thursday 11th May, include trips to local transport operators and community hubs on the 10th and the plenary session on the 11th.

The sale of peat is set to be banned in Scotland, as part of wider plans to protect peatlands and reduce carbon emissions. 

As most extracted peat is used for horticulture, the Scottish Government is looking for views from gardeners and commercial growers.

Environmental organisations, community groups, land owners and farmers will be eligible to apply for a share of £1.8 million funding to help grow their nature projects.

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