The Tayside Woodland Partnerships (TWP) was formed in October 2021 with the objective of establishing and maintaining woodlands in Tayside for habitat restoration and sequestering carbon as a contribution to the Scottish Government’s target to achieve zero net emissions, and to play a part in addressing the climate and nature emergency.

We are aware of and promote the many benefits to people of being in nature and aim to work in partnership with individuals, community groups, landowners and organisations such as local councils, Forestry and Land Scotland and the Woodland Trust.

Article: PLANTING DAY. Delta Park, Pitlochry, 15th November 2025. Eight volunteers planted 80 trees in the boundary areas of the park. Many thanks to everyone who came along!

Article: PLANTING AND MAINTENACE DAY. Black Spout Wood, Pitlochry, 8th November 2025. Seven volunteers planted over 100 trees and protected more than 40 prospect oaks in good positions. Thanks to everyone who helped out!

Article: PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE DAY. Black Spout Wood, Pitlochry, 1st November 2025. Eight volunteers planted 20 oak, 20 downy birch and around 60 Scots pine on a damp day with brief showers and blue sky. Thanks to all who joined!

Article: REPLACEMENT PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE DAY. Alastair’s Wood, Black Haugh Farm, Spittalfield, 25th October 2025. Volunteers checked and maintained young trees, planted four oaks and five wild cherries, and noted healthy juniper growth. The team observed natural regeneration among recumbent trees — early signs of developing Phoenix trees. Thanks to all who took part!

Article: TRADECOATERS FIELD REPLANTING EVENT. Our volunteers replanted 24 trees at Tradecoaters Field, mulching bases to help them thrive. Big thanks! 18th October 2025

News: TREE NURSERY PROJECT. We’re excited to announce the development of our new tree nursery initiative, supporting TWP’s mission to establish woodlands across Tayside for habitat restoration and carbon sequestration. March 2025.

Article: TREE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE. Alastair’s Wood, Black Haugh Farm, Spittalfield, 30th November and 1st December 2024.

Article: BLACK SPOUT PLANTING EVENT. On the 30th of November 2024. The first planting at this site.

Article: TRADECOATERS FIELD PLANTING EVENT. On the 9th and 16th of November 2024. The second year of planting at this site.

Event: TAYMOUNT WOODLAND COMMUNITY PICNIC. Saturday 11th May

Article: TRADECOATERS FIELD PLANTING EVENT. On the 18th of November 2023 a long-term woodland creation project was initiated on private property in the Pitlochry area. This date was chosen as it coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Community Woodlands Association.

Update: SPITTALFIELD SITE VISIT 28th February 2023

Article: A NEW COMMUNITY GROUP December 2022
Formally established as an SCIO a year ago (October 2021) the Group grew out of discussions at the Blairgowrie and Rattray Climate Café.

Article: NEW NATIVE WOODLAND IN TAYSIDE (SPITTALFIELD) March 2022
TWP celebrated the establishment of its first new Community Woodland near Spittalfield. The native woodland was planted by volunteers from the local community.

Article: GET INVOLVED! CARBON CAPTURE ON YOUR FARM January 2022
Farmers and other landowners in Tayside wishing to offset some of their emissions from livestock or machinery, can contact the TWP to establish new woodlands, sharing the costs and benefits.