Who We Are...
The Scottish Forestry Trust is the leading Charitable Trust providing funds for research, education and training in support of the British Forestry industry.
- The Scottish Forestry Trust was established in 1983 by the gifting of the share capital held by Timber Growers Scotland in Scottish Woodland Owners Association (Commercial) Ltd to the Trust.
- The Scottish Forestry Trust is an independent registered charity - Scottish Charity No. SCO08465
- The Trust has assets of approximately £2 million, but the annual return on the investments does vary and we can only support a proportion of some of the very worthwhile applications received.
- John Kissock OBE is Chairman of the Trust and there are nine other Trustees. Bob Stubbs is employed as Director on a part-time basis.
- There are three Trustees meetings per year and three additional meetings of the Projects and Research Committee.
What We Do...
The Trust assists with enhancing British forestry knowledge
- The Trust supports research, education and training in forestry throughout Great Britain.
- Forestry includes its contribution to landscape, recreation, wildlife, environment, and sustaining broader rural development.
- The Trust normally has a budget of £60,000 to £80,000 per annum to provide funding for projects, depending on our returns from investments.
- 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