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Local crofters among those across Scotland being invited to a free forestry event to share experiences of tree planting in order to boost business. ....
Local crofters among those across Scotland being invited to a free forestry event to share experiences of tree planting in order to boost business. ....
Shetland crofter using trees to revitalise business 14 January 2021 | Crofter Andrew Hall has received grants on four occasions in the past few years A Shetland crofter is set to plant another 2,500 trees after taking advantage of a new round of forestry grants in a bid to revitalise his business. Establishing trees on Shetland is said to be notoriously difficult due to the climate and poor soil, but Andrew Hall, of Burravoe Croft, is busting this myth. He has just received approval for more funding from Scottish Forestry which will help him plant another 2,500 trees. Scottish Forestry recognises the challenges of establishing trees in places similar to Shetland and introduced their highest grant rate specifically for the Northern and Western Isles. ....