Read about the first pilot project to be funded through the ambitious Urban Forestry Programme. TreeLink Stirling’s Free Nut and Fruit trees aims to plant 200 apple, pear, and walnut trees in local neighbourhoods with low tree cover
The Urban Forestry Programme will support urban forestry projects, tree planting, biodiversity, education, community involvement and green job creation to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits.
Future Woodlands Scotland welcomes applications from not-for-profit organisations. This includes community groups, schools, charities, local authorities or partnerships made up of these organisations.
Learn more about the Urban Forestry Fund, funding details, and register your interest.
The programme will measure success using the 3:30:300 rule, developed by Cecil Konijnendijk of the Nature Based Solutions Institute. The ‘3:30:300 rule’ is an evidence-based rule which states that everyone should be able to see at least three trees from their home; there should be a minimum of 30% tree canopy cover in each neighbourhood; and 300 metres should be the maximum distance to the nearest high-quality public green space.
