Forestry and woodlands
Last year, with support from the National Transition Training Fund (NTTF), Lantra Scotland ran the Springboard for Rural Skills project to meet the need for a more diverse network of training instructors, with activities ranging from instructional techniques training to mentoring and formal skills assessments.
- Read more about Hushwing moving forward thanks to Springboard for Rural Skills
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All local authorities, plus Scotland’s two National Parks, will receive a share of £6.5 million directly from the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Process Fund - the second stream of the £65 million annual Nature Restoration Fund.
- Read more about Funding for local nature restoration projects
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Buglife Scotland’s exciting new project “Strathmore B-Lines – People & Pollinators in Strathmore” has been awarded a £176,366 funding grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund with match funding from The Gannochy Trust.
- Read more about Buglife project awarded National Lottery Funding
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Communities, groups and individuals are being invited to share their views in a consultation on the creation of Scotland’s first new National Parks in almost 20 years.
- Read more about New National Parks for Scotland Consultation
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On 2 February 2022, the last meeting took place of the Outer Hebrides LEADER Local Action Group (LAG).
In its 30 years the LAG has overseen the allocation of £11.6 million LEADER European grant funding to innovative projects throughout the Outer Hebrides and additionally levered in nearly £23 million of match funding.
- Read more about 30 years of Outer Hebrides LEADER
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Scotland's Census is now live and you should complete it by 20th March - you can easily do it online on the Scotland's Census website.
It is important that you contribute to the Census as the information you provide will be vital to help the Scottish Government make important decisions that affect people’s lives and their communities.
- Read more about How does Census data affect communities?
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On Thursday 3rd March the achievements of Scotland’s top land-based and aquaculture trainees were celebrated at Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills).
- Read more about Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS 22 winners
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