Wednesday 30th October 2019
THE FOREST CARBON PICTURE in a future SAFE, HEALTHY and WELL-RESOURCED sector
STIRLING COURT HOTEL, Stirling FK9 4LA
The mid Scotland meeting heard how the latest research into the carbon balance of new woodland creation may influence future cultivation techniques and therefore plantability and species choice given the Government’s focus on the climate change emergency.
And about plans to create an industry contribution fund to better resource the sector in the future.
Presentations included: –
- The forest carbon picture
Forest Research, Mike Perks, Forest Research - An industry contribution fund
Andrew Heald, Technical Director, Confor - Industry and FISA updates
Andy Leitch, Timber Development Policy Advisor, Scottish Forestry - Cameron Maxwell, SF Conservator for Perth & Argyll
- Confor on general industry and FISA matters