Wednesday 1st November 2017
Meeting Planting Targets
Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling, Bridge of Allan FK9 4LA
The meeting focused on where we are with new woodland creation, whether we can keep up the momentum with system improvements post Mackinnon and how the nursery businesses can cope with demand.
Presentations included:
- New woodland creation– Cameron Maxwell, FCS Conservator for Perth & Argyll, provided an overview of private sector schemes and what is in the pipeline;
- What’s happening on the National Forest Estate – Jo Ellis,Head of Planning & Environment for FES explained what is happening on the National Forest Estate and the new restocking strategy;
- A perspective from the Confor Nursery Producers Group- Rodney Shearer, Managing Director at Alba Trees;
- Plant Health update- Hugh Clayden, FCS provided a brief update on Pramorum and replacement species;
- Industry updates
- Scottish Forest & Timber Technologies (SFTT) Industry Leadership Group
- Confor