This list of organisations is intended to assist users of the Tree Trunk who wish to follow up on a particular forestry / land use topic arising out of their work on trees, woods, forests and forest industries.
Of the organisations listed, only the three partners and Learning and Teaching Scotland have been involved in the development of the Tree Trunk.
All the links listed below take you outside the Forestry Commission website.
Learning and Education
Barony College
Parkgate, Dumfries, DG 3NE
Tel: 01387 860 251/655/677
Fax: 01387 860 395
Email: applic@barony.ac.uk
Website: www.barony.ac.ukEducation
Grounds for Learning
c/o SEEC, Airthrey Castle, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
Tel: 01786 466570
Email: seec@stir.ac.uk
Learning and Teaching Scotland (LT Scotland)
Gardyne Road, Dundee DD5 1NY
Tel: 01382 455053
Fax: 01382 455046
Email: enquiries@LTScotland.com
Website: www.ltscotland.com
Principal advisory body to government on all curriculum matters relating to 3-18 year olds in Scottish schools. Publishes extensively. Information on materials available can be obtained from the Curriculum File or publications catalogue - contact sales department for details. See also entry below for the Scottish Virtual Teachers' Centre (SVTC).
Learning Through Landscapes
Third Floor, Southside Offices, The Law Courts, Winchester SO23 9DL
Tel: 01962 846258
Fax: 01962 869 099
Email:
Website: www.ltl.org.uk
Independent organisation specialising in all aspects of school ground development, the Scottish branch of Learning through Landscapes. Information, advice and training for schools and other groups.
Oatridge Agricultural College
Ecclesmachan, West Lothian, EH52 6NH
Tel: 01506 854 387
Fax: 01506 853 373
Website: www.oatridge.ac.uk
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Tel: 0131 552 7171
Fax: 0131 248 2901
Website: www.rbge.org.uk
Centre for scientific research, conservation and education. There are four different locations: Inverleith, Edinburgh; Younger Botanic Garden Benmore, Argyll; Logan Botanic Garden, Wigtownshire; Dawyck Botanic Garden, Peeblesshire. Contact their education department for details of visits, publications and training. Runs programmes for schools, teachers' in-service training and adult education. (Posters of pinewoods and oakwoods, available from the Edinburgh shop, price £3.50).
Royal Highland Education Trust
The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NF
Tel: 0131 335 6227
Fax: 0131 333 5236
Email: rhet@rhass.org.uk
Website: www.rhet.org.uk
Provides information, resource materials and other activities relating to Scottish agriculture and the countryside.
Scottish Agricultural College (SAC)
Education Office, Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW
Tel: 01292 525350
Fax: 01292 525349
Website:www.sac.ac.uk
Provides a range of education services including courses, publications and visits.
Scottish Association of Geography Teachers (SAGT)
Secretary: Sheree Smith, PT Geography, Boclair Academy, Inveroran Drive, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 2PL
Tel: 0141 943 0717
Website: www.geocities.com/sagtweb
National association for promoting geography in Scotland. Publications available.
Scottish Borders Council, Outdoor Education Department
Council Offices, Newtown St Boswells TD6 0SA
Tel: 01835 823301
Fax: 01835 825091
Contact them for information about the pack 5-14 Environmental Studies: Woodlands.
Scottish Development Education Centre
34/36 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh EH2 2NP
Tel: 0131 225 7617
Fax: 0131 225 7618
Email: scotdec@btinternet.com
Website: www.scotdec.org.uk
Information, publications and library on all aspects of development education.
Scottish Forum for Development Education in Schools (SfDES)
c/o Scottish Development Education Centre, 34/36 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh EH2 2NP
Tel: 0131 225 7617
Fax: 0131 225 7618
Farming and Land Use
Crofters Commission, Ughdarras nan Croitearan
4-6 Castle Wynd, Inverness IV2 3EQ
Tel: 01463 663 450
Fax: 01463 711820
Email: crofters_commission@cali.co.uk
Website: www.crofterscommission.org.uk
Government sponsored organisation to serve the interests of the crofting community and advise government on crofting matters. Information leaflets on crofting issues, grants, agriculture, including forestry. Publishes a comprehensive guide to crofter forestry.
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
The Rural Centre, West Mains, Ingliston, Newbridge, Midlothian, EH28 8NZ
Tel: 0131 335 3982
Fax: 0131 333 2926
Website:www.fwag.org.uk
Scottish Crofters Union, Aonadh Nan Croitearan
The Old Mill, Broadford, Skye, IV49 9AQ
Tel: 01471 822529
Fax: 01471 822799
Email:crofters.union@talk21.com
Website: www.scu.co.uk
In addition to lobbying on behalf of crofting, the SCU offers various services, including information and advice. Publications include the Crofting Forestry Handbook.
Forest Industries
Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers
Tel: 0870 241 2350
Email: Info@scottish-hardwoods.co.uk
Website: www.scottish-hardwoods.co.uk
ASHS is an independent association of small companies supplying Scottish hardwood timber and timber products. Contact them for information about how to obtain wood samples.
Forestry Commission
231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT
Tel: 0131 334 0303
Fax: 0131 334 3047
Email: enquiries@forestry.gov.uk
Website: www.forestry.gov.uk
The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for the promotion of forestry throughout Great Britain.
Regional Offices:
North Areas: 9 Culduthel Road, Inverness IV3 4AG
Tel: 01463 239431
West Areas: Caspian House, Mariner Court, Clydebank Business Park, Clydebank G81 2NR
Tel: 0141 951 4488
East Areas: Battleby, Redgorton, Perth PH1 3EW
Tel: 01738 444177
Scottish Forest Industries Cluster
ConFor, 5 Dublin Street Lane South, Edinburgh EH1 3PX
Tel: 0131 220 9292
Fax: 0131 220 9291
Email: scotcluster@fidc.org.uk
Website: link via the Forestry Commission.
This is an organisation which brings together a comprehensive grouping of enterprises, organisations and professional associations that make up the private sector of the forestry industry in this country. Publications and statistics, mainly for industry.
Heritage and Recreation
Aros Heritage Centre
Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EU
Tel: 01478 613649
Fax: 01478 613775
Email: aros@aros.co.uk
Website: www.scotlandcreates.com/aros
Produces a tea towel where each letter of the Gaelic alphabet is represented by a tree.
Forest Enterprise
Forest Enterprise is an agency of the Forestry Commission and is responsible for managing its public forests. It main office is in Edinburgh. For information on events and activities in your local forests, such as walks, cycling, and wildlife watching, contact your nearest office.
National Trust for Scotland (NTS)
5 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DU
Tel: 0131 226 5922
Fax: 0131 243 9501
Website: www.nts.org.uk
Ramblers Association Scotland
Crusader House, Haig Business Park, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6AQ
Tel: 01592 611177
Website: www.ramblers.org.uk/campaigns/scot.html
Local Conservation
Black Environment Network (BEN)
c/o CSV Scotland, 236 Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JH
Tel: 0141 221 3540
Fax: 0141 221 3540
Website: www.realworld.org.uk/ben.html
BEN brings together organisations to stimulate, enable and develop ethnic participation in the environmental arena. Membership schemes, information sheets, advice, training and project support. Contact Elaine Gibb, BEN development worker.
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
Head Office and General Enquiries: 36 St Mary's Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 0EU
Tel: 01491 839766
Fax: 01491 839646
Email:
UK's largest practical conservation charity, annually involving 130,000 volunteers in projects to protect and enhance the environment. Works with schools and community groups. Handbooks, publications, courses and training. See also entry below for BTCV, Scotland.
BTCV, Scotland (formerly Scottish Conservation Projects Trust)
Balallan House, 24 Allan Park, Stirling, FK8 2QG
Tel: 01786 479697
Fax: 01786 465359
Email: Information@btcv.org.uk
Website: www.btcv.org
Common Ground
PO Box No 25309, London, NW5 1ZA
Tel: 02072 672 144
Website: www.commonground.org.uk
Charity which emphasises the value of our everyday surroundings and the positive investment people can make in their own localities. Publications, posters, exhibitions and projects such as field days, parish maps, apple day and tree dressing day.
CSV Environment
236 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JH
Tel: 0141 204 1681
Website: www.csvenvironment.org.uk
Friends of the Earth Scotland
Bonnington Mill, 72 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5QG
Tel: 0131 554 9977
Fax: 0131 554 8656
Email: foescotland@gn.apc.org
Website: www.foe-scotland.org.uk
Leaflets, posters, information sheets, teachers' packs.
John Muir Trust
41 Commercial Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JD
Tel: 0131 554 0114 or 0131 554 1324
Fax: 0131 555 2112
Website: www.jmt.org
The John Muir Trust is a membership organisation dedicated to promoting and caring for Scotland's wild places. Leaflets and posters for primary and secondary schools. Runs the John Muir Award scheme for schools in Scotland. (Tel: / Fax: 0131 624 7220, Email: JohnMuirAward@jmt.org)
Keep Scotland Beautiful
Cathedral Square, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0AQ
Tel: 01786 823 202
Fax: 01786 825 732
Email: e-mailkbs@tidybritain.org.uk
Regional Environmental Forum(s) (REEFs)
REEFs are local networks of organisations who can provide help and advice on environmental issues. For details of your local REEF contact your local council.
Scottish Countryside Rangers Association
c/o Townhill Country Park, Townhill, Dunfermline KY12 0HT
Information about local ranger services can be obtained from your local council or tourist information office.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)
SNH Publications, Battleby Centre, Redgorton, Perth PH1 3EW
Tel: 01738 444177
Fax: 01738 827411
Email: pubs@redgore.demon.co.uk
Website: www.snh.org.uk
Statutory body caring for Scotland's natural heritage. Provides a wide range of education services including publications, grants and advice.
Scottish Tourist Board
23 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 3EU
Tel: 0131 332 2433
Website: www.visitscotland.com
Wildlife Protection
Landlife Wildflowers
National Wildflower Centre, Court Hey Park, Liverpool L16 3NA
Tel: 0151 737 1819
Fax: 0151 737 1820
Email: info@wildflower.org.uk
Website: www.wildflower.org.uk
Landlife is an environmental charity which aims to create new opportunities for wildlife and to encourage people to enjoy them. Works particularly with wild flowers. Membership organisation but also has seed and plant catalogue and educational publications including various teachers' packs.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Scotland
Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP
Tel: 0131 311 6500
Fax: 0131 311 6569
Website: www.rspb.org.uk
Charity taking action for wild birds and the environment, with strong emphasis on youth and community education. Provides excellent materials and training for teachers. Five of its reserves are equipped and staffed for field teaching. Runs the Young Ornithologists Club.
Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT)
Cramond House, Kirk Cramond, Cramond Glebe Road, Edinburgh EH4 6NS
Tel: 0131 312 7765
Fax: 0131 312 8705
Website: www.swt.org.uk
Leading voluntary body in Scotland involved in the conservation of Scotland's wildlife. Work includes managing wildlife reserves, conservation projects, training, working with local communities and groups. Provider of publications and various services to schools. Runs the Scottish Wildlife Watch club, the junior wing of SWT which includes a 'Tree watch survey'.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, DG1 4RS
Tel: 01387 770 200
Fax: 01387 770 200
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
WWF Scotland
8 The Square, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2DD
Tel: 01887 820449
Fax: 01887 829453
Website: www.wwf-uk.org
Tree and Woodland Protection and Restoration
Monteviot Nurseries, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6TU
Tel: 01835 830 750
Fax: 01835 830 760
Email: will@borderft.force9.co.uk
Central Scotland Forest Trust (CSFT)
Hillhouseridge, Shottskirk Road, Shotts, Lanarkshire ML7 4JS
Tel: 01501 822015
Fax: 01501 823919
Website: www.csft.co.uk
CSFT is the lead organisation behind the Central Scotland Forest, a major environmental regeneration project that aims to transform Scotland's central belt through woodland creation and countryside improvements. Events list, advice and assistance with environmental projects available for schools and community groups within the CSF area. Contact the above address for further information and details.
Reforesting Scotland
62-66 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5QB
Tel: 0131 554 4321
Fax: 0131 554 0088
Email: reforscot@gn.apc.org
Website: www.reforestingscotland.org
Charity which aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of the deforestation of Scotland and its implications in ecological, social and economic terms. Membership scheme, community participation, publications, newsletter. (Reforesting Scotland Journal, £2.95 or free for members, three times a year.)
The Royal Scottish Forestry Society (RSFS)
Hagg-on-Esk, Canonbie, Dumfriesshire DG14 0XE
Tel: 013873 71518
Fax: 013873 71418
Email: rsfs@ednet.co.uk
Website: www.rsfs.org
Educational charity working for the future of trees and woods in Scotland. Membership organisation which runs specialists groups, field excursions and meetings. Publishes leaflets and the journal Scottish Forestry.
Scottish Native Woods (SNW)
3 Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2BL
Tel: 01887 820392
Fax: 01887 829220
Email: admin@snw.btinternet.com
Website: www.heartlander.scotland.net/home/snw.htm
Charity dedicated to the restoration of Scotland's native woods. Advice and technical help. Runs primary school-based scheme 'Growing up with trees'.
The Tree Council
71 Newcommen Street, London, SE1 1YT
Tel: 0207 407 9992
Fax: 0207 407 9908
Email: info@treecouncil.org.uk
Website: www.treecouncil.org.uk
Charity to improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees throughout the UK. Acts as a forum for organisations concerned with trees. Organises Esso National Tree Week and Esso Walk in the Woods, one of the main calendar events of 'Trees of Time and Place'. Runs the 'Tree Warden Scheme'. Publications and information. Magazine Tree News published twice a year. Walk in the Woods Hotline: 020 7828 9928.
Trees of Time and Place
PO Box 94, Aldershot GU12 4GJ
Tel: 0345 078139
Website: www.totap.org.uk
A partnership of a large number of environmental and other organisations which is encouraging people to plant seedlings from their favourite tree to mark the millennium.
Woodland Trust Scotland
Glenruthven Mill, Abbey Road, Auchterader, Perthshire PH3 1DP
Tel: 01764 662553
Fax: 01764 662553
Website:
Scottish Virtual Teachers' Centre (SVTC)
Website: www.svtc.org.uk
The Scottish Virtual Teachers' Centre is part of the implementation of the National Grid for Learning Scotland, and is directed by Learning and Teaching Scotland. Central co-ordinating website for school education.
The Stationery Office
71 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9AZ
Tel: 0131 228 4181
Fax: 0870 606 5588
Website: www.the-stationery-office.co.uk
Contact the Stationery Office for HMSO publications and also various Forestry Commission titles.
University of Dundee Botanic Garden
Riverside Drive, Dundee DD2 1QH
Tel: 01382 566939
Fax: 01382 640574
Website: somis.ais.dundee.ac.uk/botanic/
Botanic garden which runs courses and activities for children.
