Industry News

Forestry Skills Programme shortlisted at the Confor awards for addressing shortfall of forestry skills training in Wales

The Confor Dinner & Awards champion the efforts of inspirational individuals and organisations going above and beyond in the forestry and wood-using industry. The Foresight Sustainable Forestry Skills Training Programme – an exciting partnership between Tilhill Forestry and  Foresight Group, was recognised at the Confor Dinner & Awards.

Warning for Oak processionary moth ahead of new hatching season

The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest which can strip oak trees of their foliage and leave them susceptible to disease.

EWCO Payment Rates Increased to Benefit Farmers, Land Managers & Trees

Significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments have been announced by Defra and the Forestry Commission today (Monday 18 March) in what is the latest step to increase tree-planting across the country.

Tarras Valley Nature Reserve and Tilhill harvest timber for major restoration project

Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, together with Tilhill, are harvesting over 15,385 tonnes of timber to support projects in Langholm to facilitate the largest community-led ecological restoration project in the UK.

Climate, community, forestry and farming at the heart of Scotland’s Finest Woods 2024

Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards are back for 2024 after a wonderful celebration in 2023. And this year four key areas form the focus of the prestigious Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards – climate, community, forestry and farming.

ICF Announces Graduate Programme Accreditation

Members of the Institute of Chartered Foresters’ Professional & Educational Standards Committee convened on the 18 May 2023 to approve the accreditation of graduate schemes offered by Savills UK, Scottish Woodlands, and Tilhill.

National quality assurance scheme for wild venison launches   

A new scheme to boost consumers’ confidence in the venison market and support the sustainable management of wild deer in the countryside has launched.

Electric timber trucks to be trialled in Scotland

Scottish Forestry has awarded £452,000 towards a three year trial which will test the use of state-of-the-art electric timber wagons to transport timber.

New Action Co-ordinator for Scotland’s Rainforest

Forestry Funds Open

£4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions

Exhibition celebrating women in forestry to open

Forestry England to open exhibition celebrating women’s roles and achievements in forestry during WWII

Forestry Training Fund launches to grow skilled domestic forestry sector

Courses will help grow our skilled domestic forestry sector, which is worth over £2 billion to UK economy, and deliver Government tree planting and net zero ambitions.