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.

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.