A message from our current CEO, Shireen Chambers, to let you know that applications to be our new CEO will be closing on Monday.
We’re looking for someone strategic, inspiring, and ready to take this ambitious charity to the next level.
For more details, and to apply: https://ow.ly/K8Kk50YsNJ6
International Women’s Day is a chance to thank and celebrate the people who shape our work and our sector, like our CEO.
Shireen's forestry work has taken her around the world, making a difference to people and the planet everywhere.🌍
Take a look below at the extent of her impact over the decades
It’s World Wildlife Day 🐦
Trees can be lifelines for wildlife in urban areas - for resting, feeding, nesting.
From remote glens to city streets, we works to protect, restore and reconnect Scotland's trees and woodlands.
See the sites we’re currently working on: https://ow.ly/e6EN50Yos30
Last chance to apply!
Applications close at 11.59pm this Sunday, 1 March for:
🌳Space on our fully funded Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) thinning training program.
🌳Research and Innovation grants.
If you are interested, or know someone who is, send us your application: https://ow.ly/clEN50YmtIy
Not just a magnificent urban tree, but a magnificent Scottish one too! The Argyle Street Ash in Glasgow is a finalist for European Tree of the Year 🌳 Trees like this bring huge benefits to our towns and cities. Let’s celebrate and protect them. Vote by 22 February: www.treeoftheyear.org/vote
Scotland has some of Europe’s lowest urban tree cover. Let's change that.
Our impact:
🌱 6,500+ trees planted
🌱 13 urban projects delivered
🌱 2,500+ people engaged
This impact is only possible through partnerships. Will you support this vital work for climate & community? https://ow.ly/IiiE50YgZeq
Applications closing 1 March for fully funded training!
There's only 12 fully funded spaces on our CCF training, and the deadline to apply is soon!
If you are involved in the forest and timber industry, this training programme is for you - individuals or teams
To apply: https://ow.ly/QiXh50YgVXo
We are looking for our new Chief Executive, could it be you?👇
If you’re passionate about trees and native woodlands, partnership‑building, and leading an ambitious team, you could be our next Chief Executive.
Apply here before Midday, 16 March 2026: https://ow.ly/zp8N50Yeuiu
Scotland needs new ideas to protect its woodlands 🌳 We’re offering grants of up to £10k for research & innovation tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and tree health.
If your project could be eligible - uncover more details & apply for funding before 1 March: https://ow.ly/ztFn50Y8Rq0
Scotland’s “ghost woodlands” are disappearing.
Ancient woodland loss since the 1970s is estimated at the size of Glasgow.
Restoration is urgent to protect carbon, biodiversity and climate resilience.
And we need your help to restore and protect these woodlands: https://ow.ly/xNPM50Y80RX
We’re offering 10 fully funded places on a Continuous Cover Forestry programme to boost resilience & biodiversity in Scotland’s forests.
5% of Britain’s forests use CCF, largely due to skills gaps, but this TreeStory-led training tackles that shortage. Apply by 1 March: https://ow.ly/sbOk50Y0yjh
⚠️One week left to apply for our Urban Forestry Challenge Fund!
We're providing grants of up to £100,000 for projects supporting the 3-30-300 rule to bring green spaces to our urban spaces. Could this be your project?
To apply: https://ow.ly/ivJb50XX5sl
You only have until 23rd January! 🌳
Our bespoke partnerships allow businesses to support Scotland's woodland in a way that aligns with their values whether that be working towards environmental targets or investing in skills. 🌎
See more about how our partnerships work WITH your goals as well: https://ow.ly/7g7z50XWIl5
New year, new funding🎉
See what projects we've supported so far through our Urban Forestry Challenge Funding, which are helping bring Scotland closer to achieving 3:30:300 rule.
If your project could help us achieve this goal, apply for funding by 23rd January: https://ow.ly/eunC50XLjbo
How many trees can you see from your window? 🌳 Let us know!
The 3:30:300 rule means 3 visible trees, a park within 300m, and 30% tree cover in every neighbourhood.
Help us make this happen across Scotland and apply for our Urban Forestry Challenge Fund by 23 Jan 2026: https://ow.ly/f0QV50XLiT2
What if trees were treated as essential infrastructure? 🌳
We’re backing community projects to bring the 3:30:300 rule to life in Scotland’s towns and cities, just like these places across the globe.
If you've got a project to help us get there, apply now: https://ow.ly/pPlj50XJAwF
This Christmas, support Scotland’s woodlands at a critical moment. 🌱
With 1 in 9 species facing extinction & forests under pressure from climate change, your Christmas donation protects wildlife, restores habitats & creates resilient green spaces for people and nature 👇
https://ow.ly/sJvQ50XK89N
We sponsored the Urban Forestry Award at least week's Scotland's Finest Wood Award Ceremony. 🏆
Congrats to TreeLink Storling who won this award, and to CCF as the runner up. Both of these groups show how powerful community action can be to protect, restore, and re-green the places we live. 🌲
Tomorrow is Tree Dressing Day! 🌳Initiated by Common Ground, this day involves communities decorating trees with ribbons, colours, and messages to celebrate nature and togetherness. Spot one this weekend? Think of it as a thank you and a reminder to appreciate and protect our green spaces💚🌿
Most of us never notice them, but the Shining Guest Ant is one of the UK’s most intriguing species.
Professor Elva Robinson will share her research - part funded through our Research and Innovation Grants - in a free webinar on 3 December.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-shinin...
We’re seeking our first Future Woodlands Patron to support urgent woodland restoration across Scotland. Starting at £1,000 a year, our Patrons will fund skills, research & community projects tackling the climate and nature crisis. Choose to give back this Giving Tuesday: https://ow.ly/yYXg50XA7sn
This National Tree Week, we've opened applications for year 2 of our Urban Forestry Challenge Funding, in partnership with JERA Nex bp!🎉
The fund supports projects that will help us reach the 3:30:300 goal. Last year, we supported 12 projects. For more info, and to apply: https://ow.ly/Qn3n50XwNfT
Behind the scenes of Edible Estates!
Urban Forestry Programme Challenge funding will bring more to this community garden through a Tree Equity project involving:
🌱Planting 1,742m² orchard
🌱Planting 2,184m² woodland
🌱Engaging locals in biodiversity action.
We can't wait to see the progress!
Our first-of-its-kind training programme kicked off last week!
The first CCF cohort got hands-on with continuous cover thinning - a technique for managing resilient, biodiverse woodlands.
This training helps close the CCF skills gap, the next course starts in the new year:https://ow.ly/zorS50XtZHm
Scotland’s ancient ghost woodlands are vanishing.
Restoring them is a major priority for us.
Currently, we're restoring six sites, including Loch Leven where 47 hectares have been deer-fenced to encourage regeneration. Help us continue to expand our restoration efforts:
ow.ly/aJmq50XnUnc
Our Trustees help drive real change - restoring native woodlands from city spaces to wild places. 🌳
See below why they’re proud to be part of our mission and how their leadership helps us shape Scotland’s greener future.
You, too, can support us on our mission: https://ow.ly/XC3f50XnFTF
It’s #TrusteesWeek, and we’re hearing from our Chair, Dave McCall, who reflects on a year of progress, challenges and impact at Future Woodlands Scotland.
From strategy to leadership, hear how our Chair and our Trustees drive action to protect, create and restore Scotland’s woodlands. 🌲
Introducing our first Impact Report (2024/2025)!
Since 2012, Future Woodlands Scotland has been helping bring more trees, wildlife, and nature back to life and you can see exactly how in our Impact Report, and through our recent blog.
The full report: https://futurewoodlands.org.uk/our-impact/
Trees are vital for life, but did you know Scotland has some of the lowest woodland cover in Europe?
Trees support wildlife, store carbon, and fight climate change - but they’re under threat 🌳
So what's the solution? Take a look below, and become part of this solution with us, if your values align
Our 2024/25 Impact Report is almost here - and the stats are just the beginning! 👀 Scotland’s forests are vital to a healthier future and your partnership is key to saving them.
If you’re impressed by these numbers, wait until you see the case studies showing real action and impact across Scotland.
