Category Archives: Forestry

Landowners need to be prepared for the Land Reform Bill

Landowners need to be prepared for the Land Reform Bill

The Land Reform Bill (Scotland) is currently passing through Stage 2 of the Parliamentary process, taking proposed amendments from MSPs for consideration. At time of writing (early June), over 500 amendments have been put forward.  Whilst this is a dynamic situation, and subject to change before becoming an Act of Parliament, the headlines are likely […]

How can we capitalise on woodland for investment and for climate change?

woodland for investment and climate change

Planting woodland is considered beneficial for biodiversity and cutting our carbon footprint and providing an income for the landowner. However, observations in Finland, which is leading in the pledge to become carbon neutral, indicates that climate change has altered that scenario. Global warming has affected the Taiga boreal forests and areas of peatland, resulting in […]

Marginal returns on coniferous shelterbelts – are broadleaves the modern alternative?

Davidson & Robertson Keith Muir Marginal returns on coniferous shelterbelts – are broadleaves the modern alternative

Many farmers now agree that shelterbelts on farms are good for their land, livestock and also for the environmental sustainability of flora and fauna. Over the years there has been a push towards conifer planting for commercial gain, but could there be other, better long term options for farms by moving from coniferous to broadleaf […]

Davidson & Robertson becomes NFU Scotland Utilities & Infrastructure Affinity Partner

D&R launch new utilities & infrastructure helpline for NFUS members Through our new Affinity Partnership with NFU Scotland, Davidson & Robertson will be supporting NFUS members when statutory undertakers like Scottish Power, Scottish Water, or Network Rail need to do work on their land. We’ll help members understand their rights and what can be claimed […]