Scotland’s Finest Woods is seeking up to four new charity trustees to bolster the charity’s governance, due to retirals. The charity runs the prestigious Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards each year to celebrate and recognise trees, woodlands, and the people caring for them across Scotland, from young children to farmers, communities to professional foresters.

Trustees are expected to promote the best woodland and forestry across the country, from school nursery and community woods to agroforestry and quality timber production.

The charity is particularly welcoming applications from younger people (16 years and over) and those with some knowledge of agriculture including farm woodlands, timber marketing, digital communications, fundraising, or a combination of these. While desirable, a knowledge of woods and forestry is not required.

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Jean Nairn, executive director of Scotland’s Finest Woods, said: “We are a small charity with a big impact. This year’s awards ceremony at the Scottish Parliament during National Tree Week in November promises a fantastic showcase of all that is great in the world of trees, from the little acorns at nursery school to the major timber producers Scotland has.

“Our new trustees will form part of the bedrock of our organisation, helping to make our promotion of woodland and forestry even more powerful. Applications close on August 18 and we look forward to welcoming successful candidates when they join us.”

The annual Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards covers a diverse range of land use and has 11 trophies on offer in six categories – New Native Woods, Farm Woodland, Quality Timber, Community Woodlands, Climate Change Champion, and Schools and Early Years.

Because of the breadth of the awards, anyone with a high-quality project are encouraged to enter, whether that be a forestry business – small or large – an expert forester, farmer or crofter, or a community woodlands group.

How to apply to be a trustee

Scotland’s Finest Woods are asking potential applicants to email a cover letter stating why you would like to become a trustee, outlining what skills and experience you consider you can bring to the role and how you hope to be effective in Scotland’s Finest Woodlands operations in future. Applicants are also asked to attach a CV.

Applications are to be sent by email to admin@sfwa.co.uk before the closing date of midnight on Sunday August 18.

Further information can be found at www.sfwa.co.uk