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The leading Charitable Trust providing funds for research, education and training in support of the British forestry industry.
- The Trust was established in 1983 by the generous gift of share capital from The Scottish Woodland Owners Association (Commercial) Ltd.
- The Scottish Forestry Trust is an independent registered charity.
- The Trust has assets of approximately £2 million, but the
annual return on the investments can only support some of the
very worthwhile applications received.
- Dr John Kissock is Chairman and there are nine other
Trustees. Dr David Rook is employed part-time as Director.
- There are three Trustees' meetings per year and three separate meetings of the Projects and Research Committee.
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enhance British forestry knowledge
- The Trust supports research, education and training in forestry throughout Britain.
- "Forestry" includes its contribution to landscape, recreation, wildlife, environment, and sustaining rural development.
- The Trust normaly has a budget of £60,000 to £80,000
per year as funding for projects.
- The Trustees keep a close watch on research needs and priorities in forestry in Britain and offer the Trust's services to other organisations or individuals to help identify and monitor projects
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