05 November 2018
An Inverness College UHI student is celebrating after winning a prestigious award from Tilhill Forestry. Ryan Assal, who is in the third year of the University of the Highland and Islands’ BSc (Hons) in Forest Management, won the Tilhill Forestry Award for Best New Planting Application following a report he prepared...
24 October 2018
The Conifer Breeding Co-operative is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor John MacKay PhD as their new Chairman. John secured the position following the retirement of Dr Steve Lee from his role with the Co-operative. The Conifer Breeding Co-operative is dedicated to ensuring the production of selected and improved vegetatively...
20 September 2018
A LEADING agriculture college has joined forces with the UK’s largest forestry and timber harvesting company to meet a growing demand for woodland workers. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi and Tilhill Forestry unveiled their new partnership - the first of its type - at the APF 2018 show held at Ragley Estate in...
10 September 2018
Government increases access for landowners to receive woodland creation grants. From today, it will be easier for landowners to access generous grants for creating new woodland, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced. Applications are now being accepted for the latest round of the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant – a scheme which provides up...