Chance to find out about forestry in Inverness
The Scottish School of Forestry in Inverness will celebrate the past, present and future of the industry today.
The free, family-friendly event marks 100 years since the Forestry Act was passed and the Forestry Commission, now Forestry and Land Scotland, was established to restore the country’s woods and forests.
Today, trees cover nearly 18 per cent of land in Scotland, compared to just five per cent in the 1920s.
The event runs from 10am-3pm and will include displays and demonstrations of forest machinery and tools through the ages – from vintage tools with the Sawdust Fusiliers Living History Group to state-of-the-art technology, including virtual reality kit and drones, now being used.
There will be interactive workshops for the family including bushcraft activities, forest selfies and a chainsaw challenge, as well as displays from the Royal Scottish Forestry Society, Forestry and Land Scotland, the Institute of Chartered Foresters, Trees for Life and Christie Elite, and talks from industry leaders.
Scottish School of Forestry staff will also be leading guided walks through their site in Culloden Woods.
Amanda Bryan, head of the Scottish School of Forestry, said: “Through fun, interactive activities, this event will look at how the industry has changed over the years and the exciting opportunities that lie in store for those entering the workforce as the sector responds to the challenges of meeting the Scottish Government’s targets for new woodland, timber processing/production and climate change.”
